Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
whistleri
ID:
1324495

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & D.A.Clayton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Gen. Calanthe : 220 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336949



Common Names

  • Calanthe Whistleri
  • Whistleri
  • Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe whistleri (also called Calanthe, among many other common names) is an orchid that is native to China. It typically grows up to 30 cm tall and prefers to grow in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe whistleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe whistleri has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe whistleri is an evergreen terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a bright, sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by division of the mature plants. The divisions should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Calanthe whistleri

Calanthe whistleri is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Calanthe whistleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe whistleri?

Calanthe whistleri

What is the common name of Calanthe whistleri?

Whistler's Calanthe

Where is Calanthe whistleri native to?

China

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

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Dudley Albert Clayton (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Clayton' in the authors string.