Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
keshabii
ID:
764288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lucksom

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 15: 136 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763621



Common Names

  • Keshabii Calanthe
  • Keshab's Calanthe
  • Calanthe Keshabii


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Description

Calanthe keshabii (also called Keshab's Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, thin, arching, bright green leaves with white stripes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe keshabii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify air and reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe keshabii has white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe keshabii is a small, evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Calanthe keshabii

Calanthe keshabii can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Calanthe keshabii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe keshabii?

Calanthe keshabii

What is the common name of Calanthe keshabii?

Keshab's Calanthe

Where is Calanthe keshabii 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-30256: Based on the initial data import
S.Z. Lucksom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lucksom' in the authors string.