Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
1223896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hort.Hueg. ex Heynh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Alph. Aufz. Gew. 105, nomen. 1846 ; Zweiter Band of Nomencl. Bot. Hort.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223234

Common Names

  • Calanthe Sulphurea
  • Sulphurea Calanthe
  • Sulphurea

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Description

Calanthe sulphurea (also called Sulphur Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe sulphurea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe sulphurea is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe sulphurea is a terrestrial orchid native to the temperate regions of Asia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Calanthe sulphurea

Calanthe sulphurea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

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