Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nayarana
ID:
921414

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2011-2: 2 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920749

Common Names

  • Asterohyptis nayarana
  • Nayarana Asterohyptis
  • Nayarana Orchid

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Description

Asterohyptis nayarana (also called 'Nayarana Asterohyptis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India. It grows in moist, shady forests, usually on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Asterohyptis nayarana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asterohyptis nayarana is a yellow-green color with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterohyptis nayarana is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Asterohyptis nayarana

Asterohyptis nayarana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466266: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.