Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 251 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761561
Common Names
- Calanthe angustifolia
- Angustifolia Calanthe
- Angustifolia Orchid
Description
Calanthe angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe angustifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe angustifolia is a hardy perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings may not be true to type.
Where to Find Calanthe angustifolia
Calanthe angustifolia is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Calanthe angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe angustifolia?
Calanthe angustifolia
What is the common name of Calanthe angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Calanthe
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe angustifolia?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland
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,