Group: 2 Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) - II - Monocotyledons
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Calanthe
Common sinhala name
Star Orchid (E)
Habit
Terrestrial, Perennial herb
Origin
Native
Conservation status
EN (Endangered)
Legal status
All native orchid species are declared as protected species under FFPO (Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance 2009)
Similar species
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Featured image
Calanthe wallichii (Lindl.) M.W.Chase, Christenh. & Schuit.
Contributors for Images
Buddhika Mawella (ID-BM), Chamila Ranamuka (ID-CR), Dodi Russell (ID-DR), Anusha Gayan Atthanagoda (ID-AG)
Phaius wallichii Lindl.
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