Orchidaceae FAMILY
Calanthe calanthoides
Calanthe calanthoides
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Calanthe calanthoides is a terrestrial orchid growing 30cm or more tall[ 342 Title Flora of Jamaica Publication Author Fawcett. W. & Rendle. A. B. Publisher British Museum Year 1910 ISBN Description Rather dated, so many name changes. Nevertheless, a very good guide to the plants of the Caribbean. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from various websites. ]. It is sometimes gathered from the wild for local medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeNorthern S. America - Colombia through Central America to Mexico and the Caribbean.
HabitatDamp, shady places at elevations of 1,150 - 1,680 metres in Jamaica[ 342 Title Flora of Jamaica Publication Author Fawcett. W. & Rendle. A. B. Publisher British Museum Year 1910 ISBN Description Rather dated, so many name changes. Nevertheless, a very good guide to the plants of the Caribbean. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from various websites. ].