About Masuca Christmas Orchid
Masuca Christmas Orchid (Calanthe masuca) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is native to Africa, India, Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Calanthe masuca
- Genus
- Calanthe
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Africa, India, Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Masuca Christmas Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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