Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fugongensis
ID:
835944

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.H.Jin & S.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25: 20 (2007 publ. 2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835279



Common Names

  • Calanthe Fugongensis
  • Fugongensis Calanthe
  • Fugong Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe fugongensis (also called 'Fugong Calanthe', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe fugongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe fugongensis is a single, white to cream-coloured flower with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, white to cream-coloured flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe fugongensis is an orchid native to China. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome. Plant divisions should be spaced at least 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Calanthe fugongensis

Calanthe fugongensis is found in the subtropical forests of China.

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-372501: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Xiao Hua Jin (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.H.Jin' in the authors string.