Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aceras
ID:
762062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 140 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761395



Common Names

  • Aceras Calanthe
  • Aceras Orchid
  • Aceras Lip Orchid


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Description

Calanthe aceras (also called Aceras Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Japan. It is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid, growing up to 30 cm in height, with a rosette of basal leaves and a spike of small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe aceras is an ornamental plant that is often used as a border plant or in rock gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe aceras has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe aceras can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Calanthe aceras

Calanthe aceras is native to Japan.

Calanthe aceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe aceras?

Calanthe aceras

What type of plant is Calanthe aceras?

It is an orchid.

Where is Calanthe aceras found?

Calanthe aceras is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Calanthe genus

Calanthe dulongensis, Calanthe abbreviata, Calanthe aceras, Calanthe albolilacina, Calanthe albolutea, Calanthe alleizettei, Calanthe alismifolia, Calanthe alpina, Calanthe alta, Calanthe angustifolia, Calanthe arcuata, Calanthe arfakana, Calanthe argenteo-striata, Calanthe arisanensis, Calanthe aristulifera, Calanthe aruank, Calanthe aurantiaca, Calanthe aureiflora, Calanthe balansae, Calanthe baliensis, Calanthe bicalcarata, Calanthe biloba, Calanthe brevicornu, Calanthe calanthoides, Calanthe camptoceras, Calanthe cardioglossa, Calanthe carrii, Calanthe caulescens, Calanthe caulodes, Calanthe ceciliae, Calanthe celebica, Calanthe chevalieri, Calanthe chloroleuca, Calanthe chrysoglossoides, Calanthe clavata, Calanthe clavicalcar, Calanthe coiloglossa, Calanthe conspicua, Calanthe cremeoviridis, Calanthe crenulata, Calanthe cruciata, Calanthe crumenata, Calanthe curvato-ascendens, Calanthe davaensis, Calanthe davidii, Calanthe delavayi, Calanthe densiflora, Calanthe discolor, Calanthe dominii, Calanthe ecallosa,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30040: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.