Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Oakes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Cat. Vermont Pl. : 28 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783846
Common Names
- Calypso bulbosa
- Bulbosa Calypso
- Fairy-Slippers
Description
Calypso bulbosa (also called Fairy Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Calypso bulbosa is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calypso bulbosa var. americana (R.Br.) Luer
Calypso bulbosa var. bulbosa
Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis (Holz.) Cockerell
Calypso bulbosa var. speciosa (Schltr.) Makino
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypso bulbosa is a bright yellow with a dark yellow blotch in the center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calypso bulbosa is a rhizomatous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be divided in the spring or fall, and can be propagated by seed in the spring.
Where to Find Calypso bulbosa
Calypso bulbosa can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in North America and Europe.
Calypso bulbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypso bulbosa?
Calypso bulbosa
What is the natural habitat of Calypso bulbosa?
Mountainous regions of North America
What is the flower color of Calypso bulbosa?
White, pink, and purple
Species in the Calypso genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,