Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Y.Lang & Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 186 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762797
Common Names
- Calanthe Emeishanica
- Emeishanica Calanthe
- Emei Shan Calanthe
Description
Calanthe emeishanica (also called Emei Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to China and is found growing in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe emeishanica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe emeishanica has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe emeishanica is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.
Where to Find Calanthe emeishanica
Calanthe emeishanica is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.
Calanthe emeishanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe emeishanica?
Calanthe emeishanica
What is the common name of Calanthe emeishanica?
Emei Mariposa Lily
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe emeishanica?
Grasslands, meadows, 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,