Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hsinchuensis
ID:
1328264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.I Lee

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 54-25: 3 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340718


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Description

Calanthe hsinchuensis (also called Calanthe hsinchuensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Taiwan. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe hsinchuensis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe hsinchuensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe hsinchuensis is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Calanthe hsinchuensis

Calanthe hsinchuensis can be found in Taiwan in the Hsinchu and Miaoli counties.

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

Yung I Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.I Lee' in the authors string.