Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
763522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 11: 80 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762855



Common Names

  • Epiphytic Calanthe
  • Epiphytic Orchid
  • Epiphytic False Helleborine


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Description

Calanthe epiphytica (also called Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect, fleshy, lanceolate leaf and a single, terminal, erect, fleshy, yellowish-green flower. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe epiphytica is an ornamental plant used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe epiphytica is white with yellowish-green stripes and is bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe epiphytica is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from division of the clumps. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained medium. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Calanthe epiphytica

Calanthe epiphytica can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Calanthe epiphytica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe epiphytica?

Calanthe epiphytica

What is the common name of Calanthe epiphytica?

Epiphytic Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe epiphytica?

Calanthe epiphytica is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and on trees

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,

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