Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 162 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923103
Common Names
- Calanthe Musa-Amanii
- Musa-Amanii Calanthe
- Musa-Amanii Orchid
Description
Calanthe musa-amanii (also called 'Musa-amani's Calanthe', among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe musa-amanii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe musa-amanii has small, white flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe musa-amanii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
Where to Find Calanthe musa-amanii
Calanthe musa-amanii is native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas in these regions.
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,