Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oreadum
ID:
765068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 250 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764401

Common Names

  • Mountain orchid
  • Oread orchid
  • Alpine orchid

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Description

Calanthe oreadum (also called 'Oread Calanthe', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan, Taiwan, and the Ryukyu Islands. It has a single, erect, lanceolate leaf and a single, erect, terminal inflorescence with up to 20 flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe oreadum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe oreadum has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe oreadum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calanthe oreadum

Calanthe oreadum is native to Japan and can be found in the Ryukyu Islands.

Calanthe oreadum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe oreadum?

Calanthe oreadum

What is the common name of Calanthe oreadum?

Mountain Calanthe

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe oreadum?

Calanthe oreadum is native to Japan and Korea.

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,

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