

Calanthe discolor Lindl.
An evergreen species from the forests of Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. The blooms are borne on an erect raceme up to 50-60cm tall with 8-15 flowers. The maroon coloured flowers each reach up to 5cm across. It is an easy grower in warm temperate environments.
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