Iguanura chaiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 144 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217354
Common Names
- Iguanura chaiana
- Chaiana Iguanura
- Ginger Iguanura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iguanura chaiana (also called 'Chaian Iguanura', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its long, thin stems and leaves, and its small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iguanura chaiana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iguanura chaiana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iguanura chaiana is a terrestrial orchid native to Malaysia and Thailand. It prefers a shady, humid environment and can be propagated by division or seed. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Iguanura chaiana
Iguanura chaiana is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Iguanura chaiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iguanura chaiana?
Iguanura chaiana
What are the common names of Iguanura chaiana?
Chai's Iguanura
What is the natural habitat of Iguanura chaiana?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Iguanura genus
Iguanura ambigua, Iguanura asli, Iguanura belumensis, Iguanura bicornis, Iguanura borneensis, Iguanura chaiana, Iguanura corniculata, Iguanura curvata, Iguanura divergens, Iguanura elegans, Iguanura geonomiformis, Iguanura humilis, Iguanura kelantanensis, Iguanura leucocarpa, Iguanura macrostachya, Iguanura melinauensis, Iguanura minor, Iguanura mirabilis, Iguanura myochodoides, Iguanura palmuncula, Iguanura parvula, Iguanura perdana, Iguanura piahensis, Iguanura polymorpha, Iguanura prolifera, Iguanura remotiflora, Iguanura sanderiana, Iguanura speciosa, Iguanura tenuis, Iguanura thalangensis, Iguanura wallichiana, Iguanura cemurung, Iguanura diffusa, Iguanura namsabiensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102422: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.