Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
765798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.H.Tsi & K.Y.Lang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 385 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765131



Common Names

  • Scapose Calanthe
  • Scapose Orchid
  • Scapose Lady Orchid


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Description

Calanthe scaposa (also called Scape 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 scaposa is an 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 scaposa 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 scaposa 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 scaposa

Calanthe scaposa is native to Japan.

Calanthe scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe scaposa?

Calanthe scaposa

What is the common name of Calanthe scaposa?

Scapose Calanthe

Where is Calanthe scaposa native to?

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,

References

Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Kai Yung Lang (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Lang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905789-1: Based on the initial data import