Renanthera caloptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caloptera
ID:
1326468
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 68 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338922
Common Names
- Renanthera caloptera
- Winged Renanthera
- Winged Renanthera Orchid
Searching for Renanthera caloptera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renanthera caloptera (also called winged renanthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that has a stem that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to India, China, and Japan and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera caloptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renanthera caloptera is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Searching for Renanthera caloptera? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renanthera caloptera is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing. It can also be divided in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Renanthera caloptera
Renanthera caloptera is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Renanthera caloptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera caloptera?
Renanthera caloptera
What is the common name of Renanthera caloptera?
Beautiful Renanthera
What is the habitat of Renanthera caloptera?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as rainforests and woodlands
Species in the Renanthera genus
Renanthera annamensis, Renanthera auyongii, Renanthera bella, Renanthera citrina, Renanthera coccinea, Renanthera elongata, Renanthera hennisiana, Renanthera histrionica, Renanthera imschootiana, Renanthera isosepala, Renanthera matutina, Renanthera moluccana, Renanthera monachica, Renanthera philippinensis, Renanthera pulchella, Renanthera storiei, Renanthera breviflora, Renanthera chanii, Renanthera vietnamensis, Renanthera caloptera, Renanthera porphyrodesme,
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
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138166-1: Based on the initial data import