Status:
valid
Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 88 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765756
Common Names
- Tsoongiana Calanthe
- Tsoongiana Orchid
- Tsoongiana Lady Slipper
Description
Calanthe tsoongiana (also called Tsoong's Calanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is an evergreen perennial herb growing to 10 cm tall, with a stout, much-branched stem and tufted crown of leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calanthe tsoongiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calanthe tsoongiana var. tsoongiana
Calanthe tsoongiana var. guizhouensis Z.H.Tsi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calanthe tsoongiana is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calanthe tsoongiana is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. The seedlings should be grown in a medium with high humidity and good air circulation.
Where to Find Calanthe tsoongiana
Calanthe tsoongiana is native to tropical Asia.
Calanthe tsoongiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calanthe tsoongiana?
Calanthe tsoongiana
What is the common name of Calanthe tsoongiana?
Tsoongiana Calanthe
What is the natural habitat of Calanthe tsoongiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,