Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maquilingensis
ID:
764641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 97 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763974



Common Names

  • Maquiling Orchid
  • Maquiling Calanthe
  • Maquiling Calanthe Orchid


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Description

Calanthe maquilingensis (also called Maquiling Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to the Philippines. 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 maquilingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to decorate bouquets and flower arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe maquilingensis has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe maquilingensis 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 maquilingensis

Calanthe maquilingensis can be found in the Philippines.

Calanthe maquilingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe maquilingensis?

Calanthe maquilingensis

What is the common name of Calanthe maquilingensis?

Maquiling Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe maquilingensis?

Calanthe maquilingensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30291: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.