Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Sert. Orchid. : t. 9 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762617
Common Names
- Calanthe discolor
- Two-colored Calanthe
- Two-tone Calanthe
Description
Calanthe discolor (also called White-veined Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with white-veined yellow flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calanthe discolor var. amamiana (Fukuy.) Masam.
Calanthe discolor var. coreana (Nakai) M.Kim
Calanthe discolor var. discolor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe discolor has a small white flower with three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe discolor is an easy to cultivate and propagate terrestrial orchid. It can be grown from seed or from divisions. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter. It can be propagated by dividing the divisions or by seed.
Where to Find Calanthe discolor
Calanthe discolor can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
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,