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Calanthe
Scientific Name: Calanthe
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Calanthe: The Showy Orchid
Calanthe is a genus of orchids known for their showy flowers. The name "Calanthe" is also used as a rare English feminine given name, pronounced k?-LAN-thee.
Considerations for Pets
- Many species of Calanthe lack pseudobulbs (bulblike stems), those that do occur are large and usually are accompanied by large leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calanthe R. Brown
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Synonym: Alismorkis Thouars
- Authors: Xinqi Chen, Phillip J. Cribb & Stephan W. Gale
Distribution and Habitat
Calanthe species are found in tropical areas, mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia. Some species also range into subtropical and tropical lands. One cold-hardy species, Calanthe reflexa, is found in Japan.
Morphological Characteristics
- Terrestrial herbs, robust, growing up to 70 cm tall.
- Leaves are large, up to 35 x 12 cm, lanceolate, plicate (folded lengthwise), and dark green, typically arranged in a basal rosette of 3-5 leaves.
Blooming
- Flowering is optimal in May
Quirky Facts
- In Japan, Calanthe reflexa ironically flowers in the dead heat of summer.
Varieties
- Calanthe vestita var. rubra-oculta B.S.Williams 1862
- Calanthe vestita var. sumatrana Schltr. 1911
Additional Information
- For Calanthe yuana, refer to http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46642A11073184.en (IUCN Red List assessment).