Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Correll) Van den Berg, Salazar & Soto Arenas
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 2: 8 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836180
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Nemaconia longipetala
 - Longipetala Nemaconia
 - Longipetala
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Nemaconia longipetala (also called Long-petal nemaconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Nemaconia longipetala is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Nemaconia longipetala is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Nemaconia longipetala is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of climates. It requires full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Nemaconia longipetala
                        
                            Nemaconia longipetala is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Nemaconia longipetala FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Nemaconia longipetala?
Nemaconia longipetala
What is the common name of Nemaconia longipetala?
Longipetala Nemaconia
What is the natural habitat of Nemaconia longipetala?
Tropical rainforests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Nemaconia 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,