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
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.
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 Nephelaphyllum genus
Nephelaphyllum aureum,
Nephelaphyllum beccarii,
Nephelaphyllum cordifolium,
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum,
Nephelaphyllum gracile,
Nephelaphyllum laciniatum,
Nephelaphyllum mindorense,
Nephelaphyllum pulchrum,
Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum,
Nephelaphyllum trapoides,
Nephelaphyllum verruculosum,
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,