Calanthe calanthoides
(A.Rich. & Galeotti) Hamer & Garay
Orchidaceae
Alismorkis cubensis (Linden & Rchb.f.) Kuntze
Alismorkis granatensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
Alismorkis mexicana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
Calanthe cubensis Linden & Rchb.f.
Calanthe granatensis Rchb.f.
Calanthe mexicana Rchb.f.
Ghiesbreghtia calanthoides A.Rich. & Galeotti
Ghiesbreghtia mexicana (Rchb.f.) Schltr.
Common Name:
General Information
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.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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.
Range
Northern S. America - Colombia through Central America to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Habitat
Damp, 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.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.40 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The powdered petals and sepals are used as a styptic to stop nose bleeds[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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