Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mindorense
ID:
252165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 316 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251497



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum mindorense
  • Mindorense Nephelaphyllum
  • Mindoro Nephelaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Tainia mindorensis (Ames) Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Nephelaphyllum mindorense (also called Mindoro 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 mindorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephelaphyllum mindorense has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelaphyllum mindorense 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 mindorense

Nephelaphyllum mindorense can be found in the Philippines.

Nephelaphyllum mindorense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum mindorense?

Nephelaphyllum mindorense

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum mindorense?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum mindorense?

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-135111: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.