Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lamellosa
ID:
764375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1896: 197 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763708

Common Names

  • Calanthe lamellosa
  • Lamellose Calanthe
  • Lamellose Orchid

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Description

Calanthe lamellosa (also called Lamellose Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, thin, green leaves and large white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe lamellosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe lamellosa has large, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe lamellosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water.

Where to Find Calanthe lamellosa

Calanthe lamellosa is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Calanthe lamellosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe lamellosa?

Calanthe lamellosa

What is the common name of Calanthe lamellosa?

Lamellose Calanthe

Where does Calanthe lamellosa grow?

Calanthe lamellosa is found in the Andes Mountains of South America

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,