Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
curvato-ascendens
ID:
763188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 84: 17 (1980 publ. 1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762521

Common Names

  • Calanthe Curvato-ascendens
  • Curved-ascending Calanthe
  • Curved-ascending Orchid

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Description

Calanthe curvato-ascendens (also called Curved-ascending Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe curvato-ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe curvato-ascendens has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small, black and ellipsoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe curvato-ascendens can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Calanthe curvato-ascendens

Calanthe curvato-ascendens is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Calanthe curvato-ascendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe curvato-ascendens?

Calanthe curvato-ascendens

What is the common name of Calanthe curvato-ascendens?

Curved-ascending Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe curvato-ascendens?

It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes

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,