Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kienastii
ID:
1321702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Leopardi & Carnevali

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 65: 29 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334156



Common Names

  • Amoana Kienastii
  • Kienast's Amoana
  • Kienast's Sapindaceae


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Description

Amoana kienastii (also called Kienast's Amoana, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem and a single leaf. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amoana kienastii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amoana kienastii has small white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amoana kienastii can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Amoana kienastii

Amoana kienastii is native to India and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.

Amoana kienastii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amoana kienastii?

Amoana kienastii

What are the common names of Amoana kienastii?

Kienast's Amoana

What is the natural habitat of Amoana kienastii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Amoana genus

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Carlos Leopardi (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leopardi' in the authors string.