Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
varians
ID:
766544

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 9: 29 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765877



Common Names

  • Calanthe Varians
  • Varians Calanthe
  • Calanthe Varians


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Description

Calanthe varians (also called Variegated Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen terrestrial orchid with a single stem and a terminal rosette of variegated leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe varians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe varians has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe varians is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium with high humidity and good air circulation.

Where to Find Calanthe varians

Calanthe varians is native to Japan and can be found in temperate climates in the wild.

Calanthe varians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe varians?

Calanthe varians

What is the common name of Calanthe varians?

Variable Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe varians?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,

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