Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 51 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923286
Common Names
- Calanthe Habbemensis
- Habbe's Calanthe
- Habbe's Orchid
Description
Calanthe habbemensis (also called Habbem's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe habbemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe habbemensis is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe habbemensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It has large, glossy green leaves and produces white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.
Where to Find Calanthe habbemensis
Calanthe habbemensis is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the provinces of Central and Uva.
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,