Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sibuyanense
ID:
1317414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes & G.Tiong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 20: 171 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329868

Common Names

  • Calanthe sibuyanense
  • Sibuyanense Calanthe
  • Sibuyanense's Calanthe

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Description

Calanthe sibuyanense (also called Sibuyan Calanthe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers humid, tropical climates and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe sibuyanense is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe sibuyanense has large, fragrant flowers with white petals and a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe sibuyanense is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a shady spot.

Where to Find Calanthe sibuyanense

Calanthe sibuyanense is native to the island of Sibuyan in the Philippines.

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
George Tiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Tiong' in the authors string.