Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 106(1): 7 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162521
Common Names
- Neodriessenia tectiflora
- Tectiflora Neodriessenia
- Neodriessenia Wall
Description
Neodriessenia tectiflora (also called 'Tectiflora Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with a single, thin stem and a single, large leaf. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neodriessenia tectiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neodriessenia tectiflora is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neodriessenia tectiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.
Where to Find Neodriessenia tectiflora
Neodriessenia tectiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Neodriessenia tectiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neodriessenia tectiflora?
Neodriessenia tectiflora
What is the common name of Neodriessenia tectiflora?
Tectiflora Neodriessenia
What is the habitat of Neodriessenia tectiflora?
It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Neodriessenia genus
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Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
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Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
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Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
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