Calanthe rhodochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodochila
ID:
765625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 143 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764958
Common Names
- Calanthe rhodochila
- Rhodochila Orchid
- Rose-Lipped Orchid
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Calanthe rhodochila (also called Red-lipped 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 grassland and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe rhodochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe rhodochila is a bell-shaped, yellowish-green with a white throat. The seed is a capsule containing numerous small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Calanthe rhodochila can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Calanthe rhodochila
Calanthe rhodochila can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Calanthe rhodochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe rhodochila?
Calanthe rhodochila
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe rhodochila?
Forests and grasslands of tropical Asia
What is the flowering season of Calanthe rhodochila?
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-30386: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.