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Authors:
J.J.Sm.
                
                
                    
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Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenzorg vii. 3.
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765034
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Calanthe saccata
 - Sac-shaped Calanthe
 - Sac-shaped Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Calanthe saccata (also called sac-shaped calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in moist, shady forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Calanthe saccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Calanthe saccata 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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Calanthe saccata is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F. It should be fertilized regularly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Calanthe saccata
                        
                            Calanthe saccata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Calanthe saccata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Calanthe saccata?
Calanthe saccata
What type of plant is Calanthe saccata?
Calanthe saccata is an evergreen perennial plant.
Where is Calanthe saccata native to?
Calanthe saccata is native to Southeast Asia.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,