Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graciliflora
ID:
763902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 329 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763235

Common Names

  • Graceful Calanthe
  • Graceful Orchid
  • Graceful Calanthe Orchid

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Description

Calanthe graciliflora (also called Slender-Flowered Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It has long, slender leaves and small white or pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe graciliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe graciliflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe graciliflora is a perennial plant that grows from a rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the rhizomes should be divided in the fall.

Where to Find Calanthe graciliflora

Calanthe graciliflora is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas of the country.

Calanthe graciliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe graciliflora?

Calanthe graciliflora

What are the common names of Calanthe graciliflora?

Graceful Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe graciliflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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-30221: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.