Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
252162

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 459 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251494



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum laciniatum
  • Laciniatum Nephelaphyllum
  • Laciniate Nephelaphyllum


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Description

Nephelaphyllum laciniatum (also called Cut-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 laciniatum 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

The flowers of Nephelaphyllum laciniatum are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelaphyllum laciniatum 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 laciniatum

Nephelaphyllum laciniatum can be found in the Philippines.

Nephelaphyllum laciniatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum laciniatum?

Nephelaphyllum laciniatum

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum laciniatum?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum laciniatum?

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