Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
conspicua
ID:
763062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 6: 4 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762395



Common Names

  • Calanthe Conspicua
  • Conspicua Calanthe
  • Showy Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe conspicua (also called 'Showy Calanthe', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, grass-like leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe conspicua has star-shaped white flowers with long stamens. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe conspicua is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calanthe conspicua

Calanthe conspicua is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas with well-draining soil.

Calanthe conspicua FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Calanthe conspicua?

Calanthe conspicua prefers well-drained sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Calanthe conspicua?

Calanthe conspicua prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

What is the optimal light exposure for Calanthe conspicua?

Calanthe conspicua prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-30136: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.