Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brevicornu
ID:
762678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. Sig. 10: 251.1833

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762011

Common Names

  • Calanthe brevicornu
  • Brevicornu Lily
  • Brevicornu Climbing Lily

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Description

Calanthe brevicornu (also called Short-horned Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and is found in montane and subalpine forests. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe brevicornu is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe brevicornu has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe brevicornu is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan. It is best grown in well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Calanthe brevicornu

Calanthe brevicornu is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It can be found in moist forests, often in rocky areas.

Calanthe brevicornu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe brevicornu?

Calanthe brevicornu

What is the common name of Calanthe brevicornu?

Brevicornu Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe brevicornu?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-30099: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.