Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 144 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765602
Common Names
- Torricelli's Calanthe
- Torricelli's Orchid
- Torricelli's Calanthe Orchid
Description
Calanthe torricellensis (also called Torricelli's 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 torricellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe torricellensis has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe torricellensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to China and Japan. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Calanthe torricellensis
Calanthe torricellensis is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Calanthe torricellensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe torricellensis?
Calanthe torricellensis is native to Japan.
What is the growth rate of Calanthe torricellensis?
Calanthe torricellensis has a slow to medium growth rate.
What is the soil type preferred by Calanthe torricellensis?
Calanthe torricellensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,