Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
252155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Javae Nov. Ser. 1: t. 61.3 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251487



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum cordifolium
  • Cordifolium Nephelaphyllum
  • Heart-leaved Nephelaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Tainia cordifolia (Lindl.) Gagnep. [illegitimate]
  • Cytheris cordifolia Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Nephelaphyllum cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium

Nephelaphyllum cordifolium can be found in the Philippines.

Nephelaphyllum cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum cordifolium?

Nephelaphyllum cordifolium

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum cordifolium?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum cordifolium?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135101: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.