Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 196 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761628
Common Names
- Calanthe arcuata
- Arcuata Calanthe
- Arcuata Orchid
Description
Calanthe arcuata (also called Arcuate Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It has lance-shaped leaves and white-lilac flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calanthe arcuata sub. caudatilabella (Hayata) T.P.Lin
Calanthe arcuata sub. arcuata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe arcuata is a bright yellow, tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, green and rounded.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe arcuata is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Calanthe arcuata
Calanthe arcuata is native to Japan and can be found in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Calanthe arcuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe arcuata?
Calanthe arcuata
What is the common name of Calanthe arcuata?
Arched Calanthe
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe arcuata?
It is native to Japan
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,