Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hoshii
ID:
764112

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Kobay.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 34: 116 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763445



Common Names

  • Hyacinth Orchid
  • White Orchid
  • Striped Orchid


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Description

Calanthe hoshii (also called Hoshii 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 hoshii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe hoshii has white flowers with yellow throats, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe hoshii 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 hoshii

Calanthe hoshii is native to Japan and China.

Calanthe hoshii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe hoshii?

Calanthe hoshii

What are the common names of Calanthe hoshii?

Hoshi's Calanthe

Where is Calanthe hoshii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30240: Based on the initial data import
Sumiko Kobayashi (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Kobay.' in the authors string.