Calanthe inflata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
764167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 390 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763500
Common Names
- Inflated Orchid
- Inflated White Orchid
- Inflated Striped Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calanthe inflata (also called Inflated Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe inflata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify air and reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe inflata has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calanthe inflata is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial with long, slender, arching stems and small, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. It is easy to grow and propagate from stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Calanthe inflata
Calanthe inflata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Calanthe inflata FAQ
What is the best soil for Calanthe inflata?
Calanthe inflata prefers a well-draining, light potting mix with a neutral pH.
How much light does Calanthe inflata need?
Calanthe inflata needs bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Calanthe inflata?
Water Calanthe inflata when the top inch of soil is dry.
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-30245: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.