Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calanthum
ID:
950339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 111 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949677

Common Names

  • Calanthum Epidendrum
  • Calanthum Orchid
  • Calanthum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum calanthum (also called Epidendrum calanthum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and prefers humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum calanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum calanthum is yellow and has a red center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum calanthum is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division is the easiest method and can be done in the spring or summer. Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Epidendrum calanthum

Epidendrum calanthum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Epidendrum genus

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi, Epidendrum cesar-fernandezii, Epidendrum gransabanense, Epidendrum lezlieae, Epidendrum marsiorum, Epidendrum montis-narae, Epidendrum reclinatum, Epidendrum silvanum, Epidendrum caeciliae, Epidendrum cancanae, Epidendrum foulquieri, Epidendrum fuscinum, Epidendrum josianae, Epidendrum macdougallii, Epidendrum misasii, Epidendrum monteverdense, Epidendrum paruimense, Epidendrum parviexasperatum, Epidendrum stolidium, Epidendrum acroamparoanum, Epidendrum acroscopeum, Epidendrum amaruense, Epidendrum atypicum, Epidendrum caparaoense, Epidendrum chalcochroma, Epidendrum cruciforme, Epidendrum cryptorhachis, Epidendrum cyclolobum, Epidendrum dejeaniae, Epidendrum dolichochlamys, Epidendrum folsomii, Epidendrum fortunae, Epidendrum gymnochlamys, Epidendrum haberi, Epidendrum hornitense, Epidendrum kusibabii, Epidendrum microrigidiflorum, Epidendrum nanodentatum, Epidendrum niveocaligarium, Epidendrum pachacutequianum, Epidendrum pachytepalum, Epidendrum philowercklei, Epidendrum platystomoides, Epidendrum platystomum, Epidendrum ptochicum, Epidendrum quispei, Epidendrum romero-castannedae, Epidendrum salpichlamys, Epidendrum sangayense, Epidendrum unicallosum,

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-67995: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.