Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
narasimhanii
ID:
340814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sumathi, Jayanthi, Karthig. & Sreek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 285 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340146



Common Names

  • Narasimhani's Anoectochilus
  • Narasimhanii Anoectochilus
  • Narasimhani's Anoectochiluses


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Description

Anoectochilus narasimhanii (also called Narasimhani's Anoectochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, thin leaves and tall flower stems that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. The flowers are usually white or yellow and are clustered in groups of two to five. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus narasimhanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus narasimhanii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a purple-brown lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus narasimhanii is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anoectochilus narasimhanii

Anoectochilus narasimhanii is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Anoectochilus narasimhanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoectochilus narasimhanii?

Anoectochilus narasimhanii

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus narasimhanii?

Anoectochilus narasimhanii is found in tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

What is the flower color of Anoectochilus narasimhanii?

The flowers of Anoectochilus narasimhanii are white or pale yellow in color.

Species in the Anoectochilus genus

Anoectochilus albolineatus, Anoectochilus albomarginatus, Anoectochilus brevilabris, Anoectochilus burmannicus, Anoectochilus calcareus, Anoectochilus elatus, Anoectochilus emeiensis, Anoectochilus flavescens, Anoectochilus formosanus, Anoectochilus geniculata, Anoectochilus imitans, Anoectochilus insignis, Anoectochilus integrilabris, Anoectochilus kinabaluensis, Anoectochilus koshunensis, Anoectochilus longicalcaratus, Anoectochilus lylei, Anoectochilus nicobaricus, Anoectochilus papuanus, Anoectochilus pectinatus, Anoectochilus pingbianensis, Anoectochilus regalis, Anoectochilus reinwardtii, Anoectochilus roxburghii, Anoectochilus sandvicensis, Anoectochilus setaceus, Anoectochilus subregularis, Anoectochilus yatesae, Anoectochilus zhejiangensis, Anoectochilus baotingensis, Anoectochilus klabatensis, Anoectochilus narasimhanii, Anoectochilus rhombilabius, Anoectochilus sumatranus, Anoectochilus xingrenensis, Anoectochilus dewildeorum, Anoectochilus falconis, Anoectochilus monicae, Anoectochilus annamensis, Anoectochilus papillosus, Anoectochilus hainanensis, Anoectochilus malipoensis, Anoectochilus sanguineus, Anoectochilus dulongensis, Anoectochilus nandanensis,

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-220364: Based on the initial data import
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
Ramamurthy Sumathi (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sumathi' in the authors string.
Janakiraman Jayanthi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jayanthi' in the authors string.
Kaliyamurthy Karthigeyan (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthig.' in the authors string.