Acanthophippium mantinianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mantinianum
ID:
261896
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Linden & Cogn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Orchidées 7: 138 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261228
Common Names
- Mantinianum Acanthophippium
- Mantinianum Cat's Tail
- Mantinianum Foxtail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthophippium mantinianum (also called Mantinian Java Tea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and prefers moist, shady areas. It grows up to 1.2 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophippium mantinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help reduce fever and treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white, in small heads, Seed: small, black, Seedlings: oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophippium mantinianum is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division of the mature clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Acanthophippium mantinianum
Acanthophippium mantinianum is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Acanthophippium mantinianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium mantinianum?
Acanthophippium mantinianum
What are the common names of Acanthophippium mantinianum?
Mantinian's Orchid
What is the native range of Acanthophippium mantinianum?
India
Species in the Acanthophippium genus
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,
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-1444: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Lucien Linden (1853-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Linden' in the authors string.