Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
callmanderi
ID:
809988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 46 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809322



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades callmanderi
  • Callmanderi African Orchid
  • Callmanderi Oeceoclades


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Description

Oeceoclades callmanderi (also called Callmander's Oeceoclades, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single leaf. It is native to Madagascar, and is found growing in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oeceoclades callmanderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oeceoclades callmanderi has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeceoclades callmanderi is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Division can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Oeceoclades callmanderi

Oeceoclades callmanderi can be found in Madagascar.

Oeceoclades callmanderi FAQ

What type of plant is Oeceoclades callmanderi?

Oeceoclades callmanderi is a species of orchid.

Where is Oeceoclades callmanderi found?

Oeceoclades callmanderi is found in the rainforests of Madagascar.

What is the flower color of Oeceoclades callmanderi?

The flowers of Oeceoclades callmanderi are white or yellow.

Species in the Oeceoclades genus

Oeceoclades alismatophylla, Oeceoclades ambongensis, Oeceoclades ambrensis, Oeceoclades analamerensis, Oeceoclades analavelensis, Oeceoclades angustifolia, Oeceoclades antsingyensis, Oeceoclades atrovirens, Oeceoclades aurea, Oeceoclades boinensis, Oeceoclades calcarata, Oeceoclades cordylinophylla, Oeceoclades decaryana, Oeceoclades flavescens, Oeceoclades furcata, Oeceoclades gracillima, Oeceoclades hebdingiana, Oeceoclades humbertii, Oeceoclades lanceata, Oeceoclades latifolia, Oeceoclades lonchophylla, Oeceoclades longebracteata, Oeceoclades lubbersiana, Oeceoclades maculata, Oeceoclades pandurata, Oeceoclades perrieri, Oeceoclades petiolata, Oeceoclades peyrotii, Oeceoclades quadriloba, Oeceoclades rauhii, Oeceoclades saundersiana, Oeceoclades sclerophylla, Oeceoclades seychellarum, Oeceoclades spathulifera, Oeceoclades ugandae, Oeceoclades zanzibarica, Oeceoclades callmanderi, Oeceoclades bernetii, Oeceoclades beravensis, Oeceoclades lavergneae, Oeceoclades versicolor,

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,

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