Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrea
ID:
765363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 21: 76 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764696



Common Names

  • Porphyrea Calanthe
  • Porphyrea Orchid
  • Porphyrea Calanthe Orchid


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Description

Calanthe porphyrea (also called Purple-flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands. The plant has an upright habit and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe porphyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe porphyrea has white, bell-shaped flowers with a sweet scent and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe porphyrea is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in partial shade to full sun. It prefers a well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Calanthe porphyrea

Calanthe porphyrea is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Calanthe porphyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe porphyrea?

Calanthe porphyrea

What is the common name of Calanthe porphyrea?

Purple calanthe

What type of soil does Calanthe porphyrea prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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,