Calanthe tahitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tahitensis
ID:
766146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nadeaud
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Tahiti : 37 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765479
Common Names
- Calanthe Tahitensis
- Tahitian Calanthe
- Tahitian Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calanthe tahitensis (also called Tahitian 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 tahitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe tahitensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calanthe tahitensis 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 tahitensis
Calanthe tahitensis can be found in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.
Calanthe tahitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe tahitensis?
Calanthe tahitensis
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe tahitensis?
Calanthe tahitensis is found in moist forests and woodlands in Japan and Korea.
What are the characteristics of Calanthe tahitensis?
Calanthe tahitensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30438: Based on the initial data import
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.