Calanthe tetragona
Also known as: Broughtonia tetragona (Thouars) Spreng. +5 more
- Broughtonia tetragona (Thouars) Spreng.
- Cyanorkis cyanorchis Thouars
- Cyanorkis tetragocyanis Thouars, 1822
- Limodorum tetragonum (Thouars) A.Rich.
- Pesomeria tetragona (Thouars) Lindl.
- Phaius tetragonus (Thouars) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte.
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Calanthe tetragona is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Calanthe is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mauritius, Réunion, Seychelles