Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 3: 324 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765392
Common Names
- Calanthe succedanea
- Succedanea Orchid
- Succedane Orchid
Description
Calanthe succedanea (also called Succedanea 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 succedanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe succedanea is white with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe succedanea can be propagated by division or seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Calanthe succedanea
Calanthe succedanea can be found in parts of China, India, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Calanthe succedanea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe succedanea?
Calanthe succedanea
What is the common name of Calanthe succedanea?
Calanthe
What is the family of Calanthe succedanea?
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,