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Calanthe sylvatica

Synonyms
Calanthe textori
Calanthe kintaroi
see moreCalanthe moorei
Calanthe volkensii
Calanthe okinawensis
Calanthe sanderiana
Calanthe masuca
Calanthe versicolor
Calanthe natalensis
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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to the UK
No
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

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