Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
engleriana
ID:
763475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 142 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762808



Common Names

  • Engler's Calanthe
  • Engler's Orchid
  • Engler's False Helleborine


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Description

Calanthe engleriana (also called Engler's 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 engleriana is an ornamental plant used in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe engleriana has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe engleriana 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 engleriana

Calanthe engleriana is native to China and Japan. It can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Calanthe engleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe engleriana?

Calanthe engleriana

What is the common name of Calanthe engleriana?

Engler's Calanthe

Where is Calanthe engleriana found?

It is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

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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