Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Hist. Soc. Siam 4: 119 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765914
Common Names
- Calanthe Velutina
- Velutina Calanthe
- Calanthe Velutina
Description
Calanthe velutina (also called Velvet Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae, native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen terrestrial orchid growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a stout, erect, unbranched stem and a terminal rosette of leaves. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry savanna to rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Calanthe velutina are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe velutina is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium with high humidity and good air circulation.
Where to Find Calanthe velutina
Calanthe velutina is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and the Philippines.
Calanthe velutina FAQ
What is the light requirement of Calanthe velutina?
Calanthe velutina prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the water requirement of Calanthe velutina?
Calanthe velutina should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
What is the temperature requirement of Calanthe velutina?
Calanthe velutina prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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,