Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
masuca
ID:
764652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. Sig. 10: 249.1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763985



Common Names

  • Calanthe masuca
  • Masuca Calanthe
  • Masuca Orchid


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Description

Calanthe masuca (also called Masuca Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas, India, and China. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces white and pink flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe masuca 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

Flower: Calanthe masuca has yellow flowers with a purple lip. The flowers are borne on a tall, upright stem. Seed: The seed is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe masuca 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 masuca

Calanthe masuca can be found in the Philippines.

Calanthe masuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe masuca?

Calanthe masuca

What is the common name of Calanthe masuca?

Masuca Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe masuca?

Calanthe masuca 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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