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Calanthe striata
Synonyms
Calanthe discolor var. flavaCalanthe sieboldii
see moreCalanthe discolor var. bicolor
Calanthe bicolor
Calanthe discolor var. sieboldii
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Botanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Calanthe
- Genus description
Calanthe are evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous orchids that may be terrestrial or epiphytic. They have corm-like pseudobulbs and basal clusters of pleated leaves. Loose racemes of showy flowers with 3-lobed lips may appear, on erect stems, in spring, summer or winter
- Name status
Correct
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