Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
251333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.C.Chen) Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. , Suppl. 3: 119 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250665



Common Names

  • Neottia yunnanensis
  • Yunnan twayblade
  • Yunnan bird's-nest orchid


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Synonyms

  • Listera yunnanensis S.C.Chen [unknown]

Description

Neottia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to the Himalayas. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neottia yunnanensis are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia yunnanensis is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in light shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Neottia yunnanensis

Neottia yunnanensis can be found in the temperate forests of China.

Neottia yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia yunnanensis?

Neottia yunnanensis

What is the common name of Neottia yunnanensis?

Yunnan twayblade

What is the natural habitat of Neottia yunnanensis?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-134332: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.