Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
765443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 250 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764776



Common Names

  • Pulchra Calanthe
  • Pulchra Orchid
  • Pulchra Calanthe Orchid


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Description

Calanthe pulchra (also called beautiful calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in woodlands and other shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe pulchra is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe pulchra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe pulchra is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calanthe pulchra

Calanthe pulchra is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Calanthe pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe pulchra?

Calanthe pulchra

What is the common name of Calanthe pulchra?

Calanthe

What is the family of Calanthe pulchra?

Orchidaceae

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-30368: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.