Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 74: 180 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580204
Common Names
- Callaeum johnsonii
- Johnsonii Callaeum
- Johnsonii Plant
Description
Callaeum johnsonii (also called 'Johnsonii 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 Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Uses & Benefits
Callaeum johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callaeum johnsonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callaeum johnsonii is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Callaeum johnsonii
Callaeum johnsonii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Callaeum johnsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callaeum johnsonii?
Callaeum johnsonii
What are the common names of Callaeum johnsonii?
Johnson's Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Callaeum johnsonii?
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,