Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 107 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763833
Common Names
- Calanthe longibracteata
- Long-bracted Calanthe
- Long-bracted Orchid
Description
Calanthe longibracteata (also called Long-Bracted Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has long, thin, green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe longibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as gout, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe longibracteata has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe longibracteata can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Plant the rhizomes 5-10 cm deep and 15-20 cm apart. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a cold frame. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Calanthe longibracteata
Calanthe longibracteata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Calanthe longibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe longibracteata?
Calanthe longibracteata
What is the common name of Calanthe longibracteata?
Long-bracted Calanthe
What is the bloom time of Calanthe longibracteata?
Late winter to early spring
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,