Cephalanthera calcarata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
829535
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 8: 271 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828870
Common Names
- Calcarata Cephalanthera
- Cephalanthera calcarata
- Calcarata Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthera calcarata (also called Spurred Cephalanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthera calcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthera calcarata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthera calcarata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Cephalanthera calcarata
Cephalanthera calcarata can be found in the United States, in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cephalanthera calcarata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthera calcarata?
Cephalanthera calcarata
What is the family of Cephalanthera calcarata?
Orchidaceae
Where is Cephalanthera calcarata found?
It is found in the mountains of Central Europe.
Species in the Cephalanthera genus
Cephalanthera gracilis, Cephalanthera renzii, Cephalanthera austiniae, Cephalanthera calcarata, Cephalanthera caucasica, Cephalanthera cucullata, Cephalanthera damasonium, Cephalanthera epipactoides, Cephalanthera erecta, Cephalanthera exigua, Cephalanthera falcata, Cephalanthera kotschyana, Cephalanthera kurdica, Cephalanthera longibracteata, Cephalanthera longifolia, Cephalanthera mayeri, Cephalanthera pusilla, Cephalanthera rubra, Cephalanthera schaberi, Cephalanthera schulzei, Cephalanthera subaphylla, Cephalanthera taubenheimii, Cephalanthera ericiflora, Cephalanthera humilis, Cephalanthera nanchuanica,
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-36626: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yung Lang (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Lang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.