Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
floresana
ID:
917996

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 4: 5 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917331

Common Names

  • Calanthe floresana
  • Floresana Calanthe
  • Floresana Orchid

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Description

Calanthe floresana (also called Flores Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to East Asia. It has white flowers with purple veins and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe floresana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe floresana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe floresana is a terrestrial orchid that is adapted to a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division, and it can be planted in spring or fall. It is drought-tolerant and can be mowed or grazed.

Where to Find Calanthe floresana

Calanthe floresana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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-462662: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.