Calanthe tankervilleae var. tankervilleae
Nun's Hood Orchid
Also known as: Bletia tancarvilleae (L'Hér.) R.Br. +16 more
- Bletia tancarvilleae (L'Hér.) R.Br.
- Bletia tankervilleae (Banks) R.Br.
- Calanthe bachmaensis Gagnep.
- Limodorum incarvillei Blume
- Limodorum incarvillei Pers.
- Limodorum spectabile Salisb.
- Limodorum tancarvilleae Banks
- Limodorum tancarvilleae L'Hér.
- Limodorum tankervilleae Banks
- Limodorum tankervilleae Banks ex L'Hér.
- Pachyne spectabilis (Salisb.) Salisb.
- Phaius antoninae P.Balzer
- Phaius australis F.Muell.
- Phaius australis var. australis
- Phaius baolocensis Duy, Tao Chen & D.X.Zhang
- Phaius bernaysii f. idae (F.M.Bailey) T.E.Hunt
- Phaius bernaysii Rowland ex Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Calanthe tankervilleae var. tankervilleae (commonly known as Nun's-Hood Orchid) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Calanthe tankervilleae, which is linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cook Is., East Himalaya, Fiji, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is., West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Florida, Hawaii, Jamaica, Mauritius, Panama, Puerto Rico
Base Species & Variations