Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cruciata
ID:
763128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 389 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762461



Common Names

  • Calanthe Cruciata
  • Cruciata Calanthe
  • Cross-Shaped Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe cruciata (also called Cross-banded Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe cruciata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rockeries and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe cruciata has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thick, fleshy leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe cruciata is a perennial plant that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Calanthe cruciata

Calanthe cruciata is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

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-30142: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.