Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
plantaginea
ID:
765298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. Sig. 10: 250.1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764631



Common Names

  • Plantain-leaved Calanthe
  • Plantain-leaved Orchid
  • Small-flowered Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe plantaginea (also called White-flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands. The plant has an upright habit and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe plantaginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calanthe plantaginea var. lushuiensis K.Y.Lang & Z.H.Tsi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe plantaginea has white flowers with a yellow center and six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin with two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe plantaginea is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Calanthe plantaginea

Calanthe plantaginea is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Calanthe plantaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe plantaginea?

Calanthe plantaginea

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe plantaginea?

Forests and grasslands of tropical Asia

What is the flowering season of Calanthe plantaginea?

Summer to autumn

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-30354: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.