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Calanthe hololeuca
Scientific Name: Calanthe hololeuca
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Calanthe hololeuca
Calanthe hololeuca, commonly known as the Completely White Calanthe (and Okeki in Samoa), is a species of orchid. The flowers are relatively small, measuring approximately 1 to 2.5 cm.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calanthe hololeuca Rchb.f.
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae (implied)
- Synonyms: Calanthe neocaledonica, Calanthe vaupeliana
Distribution and Habitat
This orchid species is found in the Bismark Archipelago, Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, and Fiji (specifically Taveuni). It appears to thrive in tropical areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flower size is small, ranging between 1 and 2.5 cm.
Ecology
Calanthe hololeuca is described as a terrestrial orchid, meaning it grows in the ground rather than on other plants.
Genetic Information
The Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) for Calanthe hololeuca is 507277.
Further Information
Additional information about Calanthe hololeuca can be found at:
- orchidspecies.com
- biodiversitylibrary.org
- The Plant List
- Discover Life
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Encyclopedia of Life