Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hattorii
ID:
764045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 2: 169 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763378



Common Names

  • Calanthe Hattorii
  • Hattorii Orchid
  • Hattorii Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe hattorii (also called Hattori's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has broad, glossy leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe hattorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe hattorii is white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe hattorii is a tropical perennial plant native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections with at least three leaves each. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Calanthe hattorii prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calanthe hattorii

Calanthe hattorii is native to Japan.

Calanthe hattorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe hattorii?

Calanthe hattorii

What is the common name of Calanthe hattorii?

Hattorii

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe hattorii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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-30234: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.