Calanthe nipponica




Family Orchidaceae
Scientific name Calanthe nipponica Makino
Synonyms none
Common name (Japanese common name) kin-sei-ran [golden spiritual orchid]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
(Other nations) none
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Leaves 15-30cm length, 1.5-3.5cm width. Scapes single electing 30-60cm. Flowers sepals 15-20mm length, 5mm width, lips 15-20mm length, flowering in May to June. Terrestrial. Perennial plants.



June 2006
at my home
June 2006
at my home
June 2006
at my home