Calochilus pulchellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
808739
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 68 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808073
Common Names
- Calochilus pulchellus
- Pulchellus Calochilus
- Pulchellus Star-Creeper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calochilus pulchellus (also called Pretty Beard Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with white petals and sepals. The labellum is white with a yellow tip and red stripes. It is found in grassy woodlands and heathlands in the temperate regions of Victoria.
Uses & Benefits
Calochilus pulchellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to create a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calochilus pulchellus has a white or yellow flower with a labellum that is yellow with a green tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calochilus pulchellus is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sowing in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Calochilus pulchellus
Calochilus pulchellus can be found in the south-east of Australia.
Calochilus pulchellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochilus pulchellus?
Calochilus pulchellus
What is the common name of Calochilus pulchellus?
Pretty Calochilus
What is the natural habitat of Calochilus pulchellus?
Tropical rainforests
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-346307: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.