Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hexaptera
ID:
250685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 496 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250017



Common Names

  • Neocogniauxia hexaptera
  • Six-winged Neocogniauxia
  • Six-winged Plant


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Synonyms

  • Epidendrum hexapterum Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Neocogniauxia hexaptera (also called Hexaptera neocogniauxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a slender, solitary palm with a slender trunk, up to 10 m tall, and pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neocogniauxia hexaptera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neocogniauxia hexaptera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocogniauxia hexaptera is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical South America. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Neocogniauxia hexaptera

Neocogniauxia hexaptera is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Neocogniauxia hexaptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neocogniauxia hexaptera?

Neocogniauxia hexaptera

What is the common name of Neocogniauxia hexaptera?

Hexaptera

What is the natural habitat of Neocogniauxia hexaptera?

Tropical forests

Species in the Neocogniauxia 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,

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