Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ceciliae
ID:
762872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hort.Low.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 19: 432 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762205



Common Names

  • Ceciliae Calanthe
  • Cecilia's Calanthe
  • Cecilia's Orchid


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Description

Calanthe ceciliae (also called Cecilia's Calanthe, 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 ceciliae is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a flowering plant with showy white flowers. It is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe ceciliae has small, white flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe ceciliae is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Calanthe ceciliae

Calanthe ceciliae can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Calanthe ceciliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe ceciliae?

Calanthe ceciliae

What is the common name of Calanthe ceciliae?

Cecilia's Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe ceciliae?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,