Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
clavicalcar
ID:
762997

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 5: 68 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762330



Common Names

  • Calanthe Clavicalcar
  • Clavicalcar Calanthe
  • Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe coiloglossa (also called Coiloglossa 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 clavicalcar is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a unique, bright yellow flower that can add a splash of color to any garden. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants may not be able to survive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe clavicalcar is white or pinkish and has a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe clavicalcar is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a sunny location. It is best to water the plant during the summer months and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, the soil should be kept slightly moist. Fertilize the plant during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Calanthe clavicalcar

Calanthe clavicalcar is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Calanthe clavicalcar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe clavicalcar?

Calanthe clavicalcar

What is the common name of Calanthe clavicalcar?

Spike-tipped Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe clavicalcar?

It is native to South Africa and Namibia, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

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,

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