Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
766710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 250 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766043



Common Names

  • Vestita Calanthe
  • Vestita Orchid
  • Vestita Spotted Orchid


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Description

Calanthe vestita (also called Hairy Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae, native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen terrestrial orchid growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a slender, erect, unbranched stem and a terminal rosette of leaves. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry savanna to rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe vestita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. It can also be used for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe vestita has white and yellow flowers with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are round and black and its seedlings are small with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe vestita is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Calanthe vestita

Calanthe vestita is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Japan, and the Philippines.

Calanthe vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe vestita?

Calanthe vestita

What is the common name of Calanthe vestita?

Clothed Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe vestita?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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-30492: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.