Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 383 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762099
Common Names
- Calanthe camptoceras
- Camptoceras Lily
- Camptoceras Climbing Lily
Description
Calanthe camptoceras (also called Camptoceras Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in montane forests and grasslands. It has a slender stem, and grows up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe camptoceras is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe camptoceras has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe camptoceras is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is best grown in well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Calanthe camptoceras
Calanthe camptoceras is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It can be found in moist forests, often in rocky areas.
Calanthe camptoceras FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe camptoceras?
Calanthe camptoceras
What is the common name of Calanthe camptoceras?
Camptoceras Calanthe
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe camptoceras?
Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands
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,