Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calantha
ID:
960401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 215 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959739



Common Names

  • Eulophia Calantha
  • Calantha Eulophia
  • Calanthoides Eulophia


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Description

Eulophia calantha (also called Calantha Eulophia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a single, thick, leathery leaf and a long, branched inflorescence with many small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia calantha is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia calantha is yellow or orange with a red center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia calantha is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plants should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and kept in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Eulophia calantha

Eulophia calantha can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.

Species in the Eulophia genus

Eulophia borbonica, Eulophia lenbrassii, Eulophia abyssinica, Eulophia aculeata, Eulophia acutilabra, Eulophia adenoglossa, Eulophia albobrunnea, Eulophia aloifolia, Eulophia alta, Eulophia amblyosepala, Eulophia andamanensis, Eulophia angolensis, Eulophia angustilabris, Eulophia antunesii, Eulophia arenicola, Eulophia aurantiaca, Eulophia barteri, Eulophia bicallosa, Eulophia biloba, Eulophia bisaccata, Eulophia borneensis, Eulophia bouliawongo, Eulophia brachycentra, Eulophia bracteosa, Eulophia brenanii, Eulophia brevipetala, Eulophia buettneri, Eulophia burundiensis, Eulophia calantha, Eulophia calanthoides, Eulophia callichroma, Eulophia campbellii, Eulophia caricifolia, Eulophia carsonii, Eulophia chaunanthe, Eulophia chilangensis, Eulophia chlorantha, Eulophia chrysoglossoides, Eulophia clandestina, Eulophia clitellifer, Eulophia coddii, Eulophia coeloglossa, Eulophia cooperi, Eulophia corymbosa, Eulophia cristata, Eulophia cucullata, Eulophia dabia, Eulophia dactylifera, Eulophia dahliana, Eulophia densiflora,

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-77461: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.