Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
argenteo-striata
ID:
762326

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Z.Tang & S.J.Cheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 89(1051): 144 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761659



Common Names

  • Argenteo-striata Calanthe
  • Calanthe Argenteo-striata
  • Calanthe of Argenteo-striata


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Description

Calanthe argenteo-striata (also called Argenteo-striata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are white and the fruits are capsules. It grows in humid montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe argenteo-striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe argenteo-striata has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe argenteo-striata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The plants should be divided into sections with at least two growing points per section. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Calanthe argenteo-striata

Calanthe argenteo-striata is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist and wet montane forests.

Calanthe argenteo-striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe argenteo-striata?

Calanthe argenteo-striata

What is the family of Calanthe argenteo-striata?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe argenteo-striata?

It is found in wet montane forests in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30066: Based on the initial data import
Chen Zi Tang (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Tang' in the authors string.
Shi Jun Cheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Cheng' in the authors string.