Calanthe — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Calanthe recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Calanthe plantaginea
Calanthe plantaginea
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
In Nepal this species is found in evergreen broadleaved forests, where the the rainfal is monsoonal, falling mainly from mid June to mid September. The climate of these forests ranges from sub-tropical to warm temperate at higher elevations, winters are warm to mild and frosts are generally few. A terrestrial orchard, often found growing in deep shade on the forest floor.
Full cultivation guide →Calanthe puberula
Calanthe puberula
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
In Nepal this species is found in evergreen broadleaved forests, where the the rainfal is monsoonal, falling mainly from mid June to mid September. The climate of these forests ranges from sub-tropical to warm temperate at higher elevations, winters are warm to mild and frosts are generally few. It is also found at elevations up to 3,000 metres in China and so is likely to be able to tolerate occasional moderate frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Calanthe tricarinata
Calanthe tricarinata
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
In Nepal this species is found in evergreen broadleaved forests, where the the rainfal is monsoonal, falling mainly from mid June to mid September. The climate of these forests ranges from sub-tropical to warm temperate at higher elevations, winters are warm to mild and frosts are generally few. A terrestrial orchard, often found growing in deep shade on the forest floor.
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