Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
764973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 13: 128 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764306



Common Names

  • Nipponica Orchid
  • Calanthe
  • Japanese Orchid


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Description

Calanthe nipponica (also called Nippon Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Japan, where it is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant growing to 0.5 m tall, with a slender stem and a tuft of narrow, linear leaves at the base.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe nipponica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant and can be used to create a tropical look in any indoor setting. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe nipponica has white flowers with yellow stamens and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe nipponica is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is a hardy plant that grows up to 60 cm in height and has white or pink flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in spring and will flower in summer.

Where to Find Calanthe nipponica

Calanthe nipponica is found in Japan.

Calanthe nipponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe nipponica?

Calanthe nipponica

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe nipponica?

It is native to Japan.

What are the common names of Calanthe nipponica?

It is commonly known as the Japanese calanthe, Japanese orchid, or Japanese false foxglove.

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-30323: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.