Calanthe nicolae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicolae
ID:
764951
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 30: 69 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764284
Common Names
- Nicolae Orchid
- Calanthe
- Nicolae's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calanthe nicolae (also called Nicolae's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mascarene Islands, where it is found in dry coastal forests and scrub. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant growing to 0.5 m tall, with a slender stem and a tuft of narrow, linear leaves at the base.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe nicolae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe nicolae has white flowers with yellow stamens and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Calanthe nicolae can be propagated by division. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Calanthe nicolae
Calanthe nicolae can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Calanthe nicolae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe nicolae?
Calanthe nicolae
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe nicolae?
It is native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
What are the common names of Calanthe nicolae?
It is commonly known as Nicolae's calanthe, Nicolae's orchid, or Nicolae's false foxglove.
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-30321: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.