Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
762821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 11 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762154

Common Names

  • Carrii Calanthe
  • Carri's Calanthe
  • Carri's Orchid

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Description

Calanthe carrii (also called Carri's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe carrii 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

The flower of Calanthe carrii is a deep purple color with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe carrii is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Calanthe carrii

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

Calanthe carrii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Calanthe carrii?

Calanthe carrii prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Calanthe carrii?

Calanthe carrii prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil for Calanthe carrii?

Calanthe carrii prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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-30113: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.