Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chenii
ID:
918896

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Gale & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 25: 191 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918231



Common Names

  • Neottia chenii
  • Chen's Neottia
  • Chen's Bird's-nest Orchid


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Description

Neottia chenii (also called Chen's Neottia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It is native to China, and grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia chenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neottia chenii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia chenii is a terrestrial orchid native to China and Taiwan. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Neottia chenii

Neottia chenii is native to China and can be found in the subtropical forests of the country.

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-463634: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.