Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lundell) D.M.Johnson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 11(2): 346. 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580200
Common Names
- Callaeum chiapense
- Chiapense Callaeum
- Chiapense Plant
Description
Callaeum chiapense (also called 'Chiapense Callaeum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It has a single leaf and a single flower, with a labellum that is white or cream-coloured and has a yellow or orange centre. It grows in open forests and woodlands, and is found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Uses & Benefits
Callaeum chiapense is a popular houseplant and is used for its ornamental foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier and can help to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callaeum chiapense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callaeum chiapense is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is tolerant of temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).
Where to Find Callaeum chiapense
Callaeum chiapense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Callaeum chiapense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callaeum chiapense?
Callaeum chiapense
What are the common names of Callaeum chiapense?
Chiapas Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Callaeum chiapense?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Callaeum genus
Callaeum antifebrile,
Callaeum chiapense,
Callaeum clavipetalum,
Callaeum coactum,
Callaeum johnsonii,
Callaeum macropterum,
Callaeum malpighioides,
Callaeum nicaraguense,
Callaeum psilophyllum,
Callaeum reticulatum,
Callaeum septentrionale,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,