Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
okinawensis
ID:
765033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 331 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764366



Common Names

  • Calanthe Okinawensis
  • Okinawensis Calanthe
  • Calanthe's Okinawensis


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Description

Calanthe okinawensis (also called Okinawa Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe okinawensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe okinawensis is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe okinawensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calanthe okinawensis

Calanthe okinawensis is native to Japan and can be found in the Ryukyu Islands.

Calanthe okinawensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe okinawensis?

Calanthe okinawensis is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.

What is the growth rate of Calanthe okinawensis?

Calanthe okinawensis is a slow-growing species.

What are the care requirements for Calanthe okinawensis?

Calanthe okinawensis requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive.

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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