Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subhamata
ID:
766047

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 9: 31 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765380



Common Names

  • Calanthe subhamata
  • Subhamata Orchid
  • Subhamate Orchid


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Description

Calanthe subhamata (also called Subhamata Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe subhamata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe subhamata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe subhamata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Each division should have at least one healthy root system.

Where to Find Calanthe subhamata

Calanthe subhamata is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Calanthe subhamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe subhamata?

Calanthe subhamata

What is the common name of Calanthe subhamata?

Subhamata Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe subhamata?

It is native to China and is found in moist, shady 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,

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