Nephelaphyllum flabellatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flabellatum
ID:
252159
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 19 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251491
Common Names
- Nephelaphyllum flabellatum
- Flabellatum Nephelaphyllum
- Fan-leaved Nephelaphyllum
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- Tainia flabellata (Ames & C.Schweinf.) Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum (also called Fan-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 flabellatum 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 flabellatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum 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 flabellatum
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum can be found in the Philippines.
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum flabellatum?
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum
What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum flabellatum?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum flabellatum?
It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Species in the Nephelaphyllum genus
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-135106: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.