Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calantha
ID:
847811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 395 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847146

Common Names

  • Calantha Chloraea
  • Calantha Chloraea Orchid
  • Calantha Chloraea Flower

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Description

Chloraea calantha (also called Calantha Chloraea, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem with a single, white flower. It grows in humid, montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea calantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea calantha has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea calantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal fertilization and pruning.

Where to Find Chloraea calantha

Chloraea calantha can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

Chloraea calantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea calantha?

Chloraea calantha

What is the common name of Chloraea calantha?

Calyanthus

What type of plant is Chloraea calantha?

Orchid

Species in the Chloraea genus

Chloraea curicana, Chloraea alpina, Chloraea apinnula, Chloraea barbata, Chloraea bella, Chloraea bidentata, Chloraea biserialis, Chloraea bletioides, Chloraea boliviana, Chloraea calantha, Chloraea castillonii, Chloraea chica, Chloraea chrysantha, Chloraea cogniauxii, Chloraea crispa, Chloraea cristata, Chloraea cuneata, Chloraea cylindrostachya, Chloraea deflexa, Chloraea densipapillosa, Chloraea disoides, Chloraea elegans, Chloraea fiebrigiana, Chloraea fonkii, Chloraea galeata, Chloraea gavilu, Chloraea grandiflora, Chloraea heteroglossa, Chloraea lamellata, Chloraea laxiflora, Chloraea lechleri, Chloraea longipetala, Chloraea magellanica, Chloraea major, Chloraea membranacea, Chloraea multiflora, Chloraea multilineolata, Chloraea nudilabia, Chloraea pavonii, Chloraea philippii, Chloraea phoenicea, Chloraea piquichen, Chloraea praecincta, Chloraea prodigiosa, Chloraea reticulata, Chloraea septentrionalis, Chloraea speciosa, Chloraea subpandurata, Chloraea tectata, Chloraea venosa,

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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