Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bivalvis
ID:
923938

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 45 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923273



Common Names

  • Calanthe Bivalvis
  • Bivalved Calanthe
  • Two-Valved Orchid


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Description

Calanthe bivalvis (also called Bivalve Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe bivalvis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe bivalvis has white or pink bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves that are heart-shaped and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe bivalvis is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers a bright, humid environment and should be grown in a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Calanthe bivalvis

Calanthe bivalvis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Species in the Calanthe genus

Calanthe dulongensis, Calanthe abbreviata, Calanthe aceras, Calanthe albolilacina, Calanthe albolutea, Calanthe alleizettei, Calanthe alismifolia, Calanthe alpina, Calanthe alta, Calanthe angustifolia, Calanthe arcuata, Calanthe arfakana, Calanthe argenteo-striata, Calanthe arisanensis, Calanthe aristulifera, Calanthe aruank, Calanthe aurantiaca, Calanthe aureiflora, Calanthe balansae, Calanthe baliensis, Calanthe bicalcarata, Calanthe biloba, Calanthe brevicornu, Calanthe calanthoides, Calanthe camptoceras, Calanthe cardioglossa, Calanthe carrii, Calanthe caulescens, Calanthe caulodes, Calanthe ceciliae, Calanthe celebica, Calanthe chevalieri, Calanthe chloroleuca, Calanthe chrysoglossoides, Calanthe clavata, Calanthe clavicalcar, Calanthe coiloglossa, Calanthe conspicua, Calanthe cremeoviridis, Calanthe crenulata, Calanthe cruciata, Calanthe crumenata, Calanthe curvato-ascendens, Calanthe davaensis, Calanthe davidii, Calanthe delavayi, Calanthe densiflora, Calanthe discolor, Calanthe dominii, Calanthe ecallosa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468971: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.