Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
762906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 3: 322 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762239

Common Names

  • Chevalieri Calanthe
  • Chevalieri Calanthe
  • Chevalieri Orchid

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Description

Calanthe chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem with a cluster of white and yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe chevalieri is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a flowering plant with showy white flowers. It is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe chevalieri has small, white flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe chevalieri can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or autumn. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained, humus-rich potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seeds should germinate within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Calanthe chevalieri

Calanthe chevalieri can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Calanthe chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe chevalieri?

Calanthe chevalieri

What is the common name of Calanthe chevalieri?

Chevalier's Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe chevalieri?

It is native to South Africa and Namibia, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Calanthe genus

Calanthe dulongensis, Calanthe abbreviata, Calanthe aceras, Calanthe albolilacina, Calanthe albolutea, Calanthe alleizettei, Calanthe alismifolia, Calanthe alpina, Calanthe alta, Calanthe angustifolia, Calanthe arcuata, Calanthe arfakana, Calanthe argenteo-striata, Calanthe arisanensis, Calanthe aristulifera, Calanthe aruank, Calanthe aurantiaca, Calanthe aureiflora, Calanthe balansae, Calanthe baliensis, Calanthe bicalcarata, Calanthe biloba, Calanthe brevicornu, Calanthe calanthoides, Calanthe camptoceras, Calanthe cardioglossa, Calanthe carrii, Calanthe caulescens, Calanthe caulodes, Calanthe ceciliae, Calanthe celebica, Calanthe chevalieri, Calanthe chloroleuca, Calanthe chrysoglossoides, Calanthe clavata, Calanthe clavicalcar, Calanthe coiloglossa, Calanthe conspicua, Calanthe cremeoviridis, Calanthe crenulata, Calanthe cruciata, Calanthe crumenata, Calanthe curvato-ascendens, Calanthe davaensis, Calanthe davidii, Calanthe delavayi, Calanthe densiflora, Calanthe discolor, Calanthe dominii, Calanthe ecallosa,

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-30121: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.