Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Calanthe R.Br. [685]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Orchidaceae

family_ja: ラン

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description_en: Genus of 120-150 species of evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous, rhizomatous, terrestrial, occasionally epiphytic orchids from sites in tropical and temperate Asia, Polynesia, and Madagascar, ranging from sea level and lowland forest to altitudes over 3,000m (10,000ft). The deciduous species are usually found in woodland or among shaded rocks. They have corm-like, sometimes angular, oblong-ellipsoid pseudobulbs, often partially exposed above the soil surface, and basal clusters of 2-5 mid- to dark green, folded leaves. Erect, loose to dense-flowered racemes of spurred flowers, each with a 3-lobed lip, are borne in spring, summer, or winter. C. discolor and C. discolor var. bicolor are suitable for a rock garden or woodland garden; grow tender species in a warm greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Most are frost tender; C. discolor and its variants are frost hardy.

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propagation_en: For spring-flowering plants, divide pseudobulbs after flowering; otherwise, divide in early spring as new growth appears.

pests_en: Prone to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs under glass; protect from slugs outdoors.

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comment: Warm

comment_ja: エビネ，ツルラン

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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