Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
765998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 251. 1833 [May 1833]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765331



Common Names

  • Calanthe striata
  • Striped Calanthe
  • Striped Showy Calanthe


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Description

Calanthe striata (also called Striped 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 striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe striata is white with yellow markings and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe striata is a slow-growing, evergreen herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division, as seeds are not always reliable. Divide the clumps in the spring and replant in a pot filled with a mixture of peat and sand. Keep the divisions moist and in a partially shaded location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Calanthe striata

Calanthe striata is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Calanthe striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe striata?

Calanthe striata

What is the common name of Calanthe striata?

Striped Calanthe

What are the uses of Calanthe striata?

It is used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal and culinary purposes.

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-30424: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.