Calanthe R. Brown

Ariyarathne, W. A. M. P., Yakandawala, Deepthi, Samuel, Rosabelle & Wijesundara, Siril, 2017, Evaluating the occurrence and conservation statuses of Sri Lankan Orchids (Orchidaceae): Observations on newly recorded species and undocumented regions, Phytotaxa 308 (1), pp. 37-53 : 47

Calanthe R. Brown

In Sri Lanka, there are 2 species belonging to this genus and only one was observed during this study period. Calanthe sylvatica (Syn: Centrosis sylvatica Thouars , Calanthe purpurea Lindl. ), is a VU species ( MOE, 2012). This species is one of the most frequently observed species during this study and it was widely dispersed large populations. However it is commonly attracted by the orchid growers and flower enthusiasts due to the showy large flowers thus results in large scale exploitation of this species.