Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albolutea
ID:
762104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 39: 80 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761437

Common Names

  • Calanthe albolutea
  • Albolutea Calanthe
  • Calanthe Albolutea

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Description

Calanthe albolutea (also called White-flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe albolutea is an ornamental plant that is often used as a border plant or in rock gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe albolutea is white and has 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe albolutea is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Calanthe albolutea

Calanthe albolutea is native to East Asia.

Calanthe albolutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe albolutea?

Calanthe albolutea

What is the common name of Calanthe albolutea?

White-flowered Calanthe

Where is Calanthe albolutea native to?

Japan

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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