Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yaoshanensis
ID:
923841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.X.Ren & H.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 54 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923176

Common Names

  • Yaoshanensis Calanthe
  • Calanthe Yaoshanensis
  • Yaoshan Calanthe

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Description

Calanthe yaoshanensis (also called Yao Mountain Calanthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of China. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calanthe yaoshanensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calanthe yaoshanensis is a small, white, star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calanthe yaoshanensis is a tropical orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. The plant should be divided every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Calanthe yaoshanensis

Calanthe yaoshanensis is found in wetland areas in Asia.

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-468865: Based on the initial data import
Hong Wang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wang' in the authors string.
Zong Xin Ren: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Ren' in the authors string.