Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
918912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.C.Chen & Y.B.Luo) S.C.Chen, S.W.Gale & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 25: 189 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918247



Common Names

  • Neottia microphylla
  • Small-Leaved Neottia
  • Small-Leaved Bird's-nest Orchid


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Description

Neottia microphylla (also called Small-leaved 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neottia microphylla is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia microphylla is a terrestrial orchid native to China and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.

Where to Find Neottia microphylla

Neottia microphylla 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-463645: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.