Calochilus kalaru - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kalaru
ID:
912570
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 88 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911905
Common Names
- Calochilus kalaru
- Kalaru Calochilus
- Kalaru Bearded Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochilus kalaru (also called Kalaru Bearded Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in temperate forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Calochilus kalaru is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calochilus kalaru has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Calochilus kalaru is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Calochilus kalaru
Calochilus kalaru can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.
Species in the Calochilus genus
Calochilus ammobius, Calochilus caesius, Calochilus cleistanthus, Calochilus imperiosus, Calochilus metallicus, Calochilus russeus, Calochilus caeruleus, Calochilus campestris, Calochilus gracillimus, Calochilus grandiflorus, Calochilus herbaceus, Calochilus holtzei, Calochilus neocaledonicus, Calochilus paludosus, Calochilus psednus, Calochilus richae, Calochilus robertsonii, Calochilus montanus, Calochilus praealtus, Calochilus pruinosus, Calochilus pulchellus, Calochilus sandrae, Calochilus stramenicola, Calochilus therophilus, Calochilus uliginosus, Calochilus platychilus, Calochilus kalaru,
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-456790: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.