Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
meifongensis
ID:
914180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.J.Su & C.Y.Hu) T.C.Hsu & S.W.Chung

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 54: 83 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913515



Common Names

  • Mei-fong Neottia
  • Mei-fong Bird's-nest Orchid
  • Mei-fong Twayblade


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Description

Neottia meifongensis (also called Meifong Neottia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white or yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia meifongensis is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia meifongensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Neottia meifongensis

Neottia meifongensis can be found in Taiwan.

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-458515: Based on the initial data import
Shih Wen Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Chung' in the authors string.
Horng Jye Su (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Su' in the authors string.
Chia Ying Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Hu' in the authors string.
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.