Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
766193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 161 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765526



Common Names

  • Calanthe Tenuis
  • Slender Calanthe
  • Slender Orchid


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Description

Calanthe tenuis (also called slender calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, ravines, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe tenuis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe tenuis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and the roots divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. Replant the sections and water well.

Where to Find Calanthe tenuis

Calanthe tenuis can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Calanthe tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe tenuis?

Calanthe tenuis

What is the common name of Calanthe tenuis?

Slender Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe tenuis?

It is native to China and is found in moist, shady forests

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-30443: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.