Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yuksomnensis
ID:
766851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lucksom

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 95: 319 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766184



Common Names

  • Yuksomnensis Calanthe
  • Calanthe Yuksomnensis
  • Yuksomnensis Orchid


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Description

Calanthe yuksomnensis (also called Yuksom Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, where it grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe yuksomnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe yuksomnensis is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and long with a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe yuksomnensis can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Calanthe yuksomnensis

Calanthe yuksomnensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Calanthe yuksomnensis FAQ

What are the common names of Calanthe yuksomnensis?

Yuksom Calanthe

What are the growing requirements of Calanthe yuksomnensis?

Calanthe yuksomnensis prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant.

What are the uses of Calanthe yuksomnensis?

Calanthe yuksomnensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used medicinally.

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-30505: Based on the initial data import
S.Z. Lucksom: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lucksom' in the authors string.