Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
765907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 29: 42 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765240



Common Names

  • Simple Calanthe
  • Tasman Flax Lily
  • Blue Flax Lily


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Description

Calanthe simplex (also called Simple Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady areas. It has long, thin, green leaves that form a fan-like shape, and produces white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe simplex is a species of orchid that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe simplex has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe simplex is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Calanthe simplex

Calanthe simplex can be found in India, China, and Japan.

Calanthe simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe simplex?

Calanthe simplex

What is the common name of Calanthe simplex?

Simple Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe simplex?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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-30415: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.