Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
765651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 145 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764984



Common Names

  • Calanthe rigida
  • Rigid Calanthe
  • Stiff Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe rigida (also called Rigid Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has white and pink flowers and grows in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe rigida 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 rigida is white with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe rigida is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Calanthe rigida

Calanthe rigida can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Calanthe rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe rigida?

Calanthe rigida

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe rigida?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in East Asia.

What are the flowering times of Calanthe rigida?

It flowers from late winter to early spring.

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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