Table 1 Comparison of Calanthe x hsinchuensis with putative parents, C . arisanensis and C . sieboldii
From: Calanthe xhsinchuensis (Orchidaceae), a new natural hybrid from Taiwan
| C. xhsinchuensis | C. arisanensis | C. sieboldii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root diameter (mm) | 1.9 – 2.1 | 2.1 – 2.5 | 1.5 – 1.6 |
| Leaf | |||
| Leaf shape | Elliptic to narrow elliptic | Narrowly elliptic | Broadly elliptic |
| Length (cm) | 40 – 55 | 15 – 25 | 35 – 40 |
| Width (cm) | 6.5 - 9 | 4 – 4.5 | 9 – 12 |
| Inflorescence | |||
| Length (cm) | 50 – 70 | 25 – 40 | 50 – 80 |
| Width (mm) | 4.2 – 4.9 | 3.1 – 3.2 | 4.9 – 5.1 |
| Flower | |||
| Tepal color | Creamy yellow | Pinkish white | Yellow |
| Spur (mm) | 8 – 12 | 14 – 15 | 4 – 5 |
| Spur shape | Curved | Curved | Antrorse |
| Capsule | |||
| Capsule shape | Capsule with 6 lightly longitudinal wing-like ridges | Capsule with 6 longitudinal wing-like ridges | Capsule without conspicuous longitudinal wing-like ridges |
| Length (cm) | 4.8 – 5.2 | 5.2 – 6.1 | 5.1 – 5.3 |
| Width (cm) | 1.6 – 2.0 | 2.0 – 2.3 | 1.5 – 1.7 |