Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 110 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765179
Common Names
- Calanthe seranica
- Seranic Calanthe
- Seranic Orchid
Description
Calanthe seranica (also called Seranica Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady areas. It has long, thin, green leaves that form a fan-like shape, and produces white flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe seranica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calanthe seranica has white, yellow or pink flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe seranica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Calanthe seranica
Calanthe seranica can be found in India, China, and Japan.
Calanthe seranica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe seranica?
Calanthe seranica
What is the common name of Calanthe seranica?
Blue flax lily
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe seranica?
It is native to Australia
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,