Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sacculata
ID:
765721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 4: 67 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765054



Common Names

  • Sacculate Calanthe
  • Sacculate Orchid
  • Sacculate Lady Orchid


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Description

Calanthe sacculata (also called White-flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe sacculata is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe sacculata has small, white flowers in a terminal inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a jagged edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe sacculata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Calanthe sacculata

Calanthe sacculata is native to Japan.

Calanthe sacculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe sacculata?

Calanthe sacculata

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe sacculata?

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

What are the flowering times of Calanthe sacculata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30396: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.