Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cardioglossa
ID:
762799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 2: 85 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762132



Common Names

  • Calanthe cardioglossa
  • Cardioglossa Lily
  • Cardioglossa Climbing Lily


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Description

Calanthe cardioglossa (also called Heart-tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe cardioglossa 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 cardioglossa has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe cardioglossa 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 cardioglossa

Calanthe cardioglossa is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It can be found in moist forests, often in rocky areas.

Calanthe cardioglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe cardioglossa?

Calanthe cardioglossa

What is the common name of Calanthe cardioglossa?

Heart-tongue Orchid

Where is Calanthe cardioglossa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30111: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.