Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
764630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 850 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763963



Common Names

  • Mann's Orchid
  • Mann's Calanthe
  • Mann's Calanthe Orchid


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Description

Calanthe mannii (also called Mann's 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 mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is said to have many health benefits, including improving digestion, relieving stress, and boosting the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe mannii has large, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe mannii is a terrestrial orchid that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. The rhizomes should be planted in the spring, about 2-3 inches deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. The flowers appear in the spring and are best planted in groups of 3-5 for maximum effect. The foliage will die back in the winter and the rhizomes should be left in the ground until the following spring.

Where to Find Calanthe mannii

Calanthe mannii can be found in the Philippines.

Calanthe mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe mannii?

Calanthe mannii

What is the common name of Calanthe mannii?

Mann's Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe mannii?

Calanthe mannii is found in moist forests and grasslands

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,

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