Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aristulifera
ID:
762348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 36: 74 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761681

Common Names

  • Aristulifera Calanthe
  • Calanthe Aristulifera
  • Calanthe of Aristulifera

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Description

Calanthe aristulifera (also called the White-lip Calanthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen terrestrial orchid with a short stem, a single leaf, and a white lip. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe aristulifera is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe aristulifera is a white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe aristulifera can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and carefully separate the rhizomes. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Calanthe aristulifera

Calanthe aristulifera is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in moist and wet montane forests.

Calanthe aristulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe aristulifera?

Calanthe aristulifera

What is the family of Calanthe aristulifera?

Orchidaceae

Where is Calanthe aristulifera native to?

Papua New Guinea

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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