Scientific Name: Calanthe triplicata

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  • Pronunciation:
    cal−ANTH−ee trip-li-KAH-ta
  • Common Name:
    Christmas Orchid
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  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    ORCHIDACEAE
  • Status:
    Uncommon
  • Flowers:
    November to January.
  • Fruit:
    Capsule
  • Flowers Color:
    White
  • Fruit Color:
    Green
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    NNP Palm Grove, Wooroi Day Use Area Tracks, Kin Kin Scrub
Identification Notes

Flowers are easily bruised and contain indican which also gives indigo and wood their colour and causes blue bruising to the petals when crushed or damaged.

Landscaping Notes

Grows in light soils and leaf debris. Likes moisture.