Calanthe sieboldii is a terrestrial evergreen perennial
orchid species 30-55cm tall found in moist deciduous tree forest
floors. Rhizomes are thick and long, and pseudobulbs are small
(approximately 2cm long and wide) with 5-7 sheaths. The leaves, 2-3
in number, develop well in the flowering time; the blades are broad
oblong, 20-60cm long and 7-15cm wide, and the tips are sharp. Flower
stalks measure 40-50cm long with 6-13 yellow flowers; the lateral
sepals are oval-like, long, and oblong with acute tips; the petals
are narrow oblong, 19-24mm long, and 7-9mm wide - its basal parts
narrow, and the tips acute. Bloom time: April-May. |