Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 107 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762472
Common Names
- Calanthe Crumenata
- Clustered Calanthe
- Clustered Orchid
Description
Calanthe crumenata (also called Purse-shaped 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 crumenata 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 crumenata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe crumenata can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Calanthe crumenata
Calanthe crumenata is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Calanthe crumenata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe crumenata?
Calanthe crumenata
What is the common name of Calanthe crumenata?
Purse Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe crumenata?
Calanthe crumenata is found in moist, shady forests in the south-west of Western Australia.
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,