Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calamaria
ID:
284196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 377 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283528

Common Names

  • Calamaria Prosthechea
  • Calamaria Prosthechea
  • Prosthechea Calamaria

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Synonyms

  • Prosthechea pipio (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins [unknown]
  • Prosthechea punctifera (Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins [unknown]
  • Pollardia tripunctata (W.E.Higgins) Withner & P.A.Harding [unknown]
  • Epidendrum calamarium brevifolium Cogn. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum calamarium latifolium Cogn. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum calamarium longifolium Cogn. [unknown]
  • Hormidium calamarium (Lindl.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Encyclia calamaria (Lindl.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Encyclia organensis (Rolfe) Pabst [unknown]
  • Encyclia pipio (Rchb.f.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Encyclia punctifera (Rchb.f.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Epidendrum calamarium Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum organense Rolfe [unknown]
  • Epidendrum pipio Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum punctiferum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Anacheilium calamarium (Lindl.) Pabst, Moutinho & A.V.Pinto [unknown]
  • Anacheilium punctiferum (Rchb.f.) F.Barros [unknown]
  • Anacheilium punctiferum (Rchb.f.) Pabst, Moutinho & A.V. Pinto [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea calamaria (also called Calamaria Butterfly Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 50 cm tall and has small, fragrant flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea calamaria is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea calamaria is white to pinkish-white, with a diameter of about 0.8 inches. The seed is a small, black, round nut, with a diameter of about 0.2 inches. The seedlings have a single, upright stem, with leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea calamaria is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to around 1.5m in height and width. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea calamaria

Prosthechea calamaria can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea calamaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea calamaria?

Prosthechea calamaria

What is the common name of Prosthechea calamaria?

Calamaria

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea calamaria?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165808: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.