Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obreniformis
ID:
765003

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 469 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764336



Common Names

  • Calanthe Obreniformis
  • Obreniformis Calanthe
  • Calanthe's Obreniformis


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Description

Calanthe obreniformis (also called Obreniform Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Mascarene Islands, where it is found in dry coastal forests and scrub. 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 obreniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe obreniformis 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 obreniformis is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.

Where to Find Calanthe obreniformis

Calanthe obreniformis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Calanthe obreniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe obreniformis?

Calanthe obreniformis

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe obreniformis?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

What are the common names of Calanthe obreniformis?

It is commonly known as the Obren's calanthe, Obren's orchid, or Obren's 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,

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