Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bifolia
ID:
779000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Baumbach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 60: 332 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778333



Common Names

  • Two-Leaved Neottia
  • Bifoliate Neottia
  • Neottia Bifolia


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Description

Neottia bifolia (also called Common Twayblade, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places such as woods, meadows and riverbanks. It has two oval-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia bifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia bifolia flowers are small, yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia bifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Neottia bifolia

Neottia bifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Neottia bifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia bifolia?

Neottia bifolia

What is the common name of Neottia bifolia?

Twinleaf

What is the natural habitat of Neottia bifolia?

Woodlands and forests

Species in the Neottia genus

Neottia acuminata, Neottia alternifolia, Neottia auriculata, Neottia bambusetorum, Neottia banksiana, Neottia biflora, Neottia borealis, Neottia brevicaulis, Neottia brevilabris, Neottia camtschatea, Neottia convallarioides, Neottia cordata, Neottia deltoidea, Neottia dentata, Neottia divaricata, Neottia flabellata, Neottia gaudissartii, Neottia inayatii, Neottia japonica, Neottia karoana, Neottia kiusiana, Neottia listeroides, Neottia longicaulis, Neottia mackinnonii, Neottia makinoana, Neottia megalochila, Neottia microglottis, Neottia morrisonicola, Neottia mucronata, Neottia nanchuanica, Neottia nandadeviensis, Neottia nankomontana, Neottia nepalensis, Neottia nidus-avis, Neottia nipponica, Neottia oblata, Neottia ovata, Neottia pantlingii, Neottia papilligera, Neottia pinetorum, Neottia pseudonipponica, Neottia puberula, Neottia smallii, Neottia smithiana, Neottia smithii, Neottia taizanensis, Neottia tenii, Neottia tenuis, Neottia unguiculata, Neottia ussuriensis,

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-316902: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Norbert Baumbach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumbach' in the authors string.