Hetaeria linguella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linguella
ID:
982535
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carr) J.J.Wood & Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 102: 216 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981873
Common Names
- Hetaeria Linguella
- Linguella Hetaeria
- Linguella Hetaeria Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hetaeria linguella (also called Linguella Hetaeria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hetaeria linguella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hetaeria linguella is white or pinkish in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hetaeria linguella can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most successful method. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hetaeria linguella
Hetaeria linguella is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Hetaeria genus
Hetaeria callosa, Hetaeria hylophiloides, Hetaeria youngsayei, Hetaeria armata, Hetaeria rhombipetala, Hetaeria affinis, Hetaeria alta, Hetaeria anomala, Hetaeria baeuerlenii, Hetaeria elata, Hetaeria elegans, Hetaeria finlaysoniana, Hetaeria gardneri, Hetaeria goodyeroides, Hetaeria heterosepala, Hetaeria lamellata, Hetaeria latipetala, Hetaeria linguella, Hetaeria mannii, Hetaeria obliqua, Hetaeria oblongifolia, Hetaeria occidentalis, Hetaeria pelota, Hetaeria rostrata, Hetaeria tetraptera, Hetaeria vaginalis, Hetaeria whitmeei,
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-98713: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.