Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
beccarii
ID:
252150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 338 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251482



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum beccarii
  • Beccarii Nephelaphyllum
  • Beccari's Nephelaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Tainia beccarii (Schltr.) Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Nephelaphyllum beccarii (also called Beccari's Nephelaphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelaphyllum beccarii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant, yellow flowers and produces small, yellow-green leaves. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephelaphyllum beccarii has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelaphyllum beccarii is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with a single, erect, fleshy, green stem that grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale yellow, up to 2 cm long, and are borne on a short, terminal inflorescence. Propagation is by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Nephelaphyllum beccarii

Nephelaphyllum beccarii can be found in the Philippines.

Nephelaphyllum beccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum beccarii?

Nephelaphyllum beccarii

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum beccarii?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum beccarii?

It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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,

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