Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 298 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763433
Common Names
- Calanthe Hololeuca
- Hololeuca Orchid
- Hololeuca Calanthe
Description
Calanthe hololeuca (also called White-flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe hololeuca is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe hololeuca has white flowers with yellow throats, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe hololeuca is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is also important to provide good drainage.
Where to Find Calanthe hololeuca
Calanthe hololeuca is native to Japan and China.
Calanthe hololeuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe hololeuca?
Calanthe hololeuca
What are the common names of Calanthe hololeuca?
Smooth Calanthe
Where is Calanthe hololeuca native to?
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,