Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
taenioides
ID:
766135

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 31 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765468

Common Names

  • Calanthe Taenioides
  • Striped Calanthe
  • Striped Orchid

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Description

Calanthe taenioides (also called Striped Calanthe, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves and a flowering stem with a single white or pink flower. It typically grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe taenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calanthe taenioides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe taenioides can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Calanthe taenioides

Calanthe taenioides can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Calanthe taenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calanthe taenioides?

Calanthe taenioides

What is the natural habitat of Calanthe taenioides?

Calanthe taenioides is found in moist forests and woodlands in Japan and Korea.

What are the characteristics of Calanthe taenioides?

Calanthe taenioides is a terrestrial orchid with long, linear leaves and white or pink flowers.

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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