Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulchrum
ID:
252168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 373 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251500



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum pulchrum
  • Pulchrum Nephelaphyllum
  • Beautiful Nephelaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Nephelaphyllum latilabre Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tainia borneensis (Schltr.) Gagnep. [illegitimate]
  • Tainia pulchra (Blume) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus pulcher (Blume) Rollisson [unknown]
  • Nephelaphyllum latilabre Ridl. ex Stapf [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. pulchrum
Nephelaphyllum pulchrum var. sikkimensis Hook.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephelaphyllum pulchrum 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 pulchrum 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 pulchrum

Nephelaphyllum pulchrum can be found in the Philippines.

Nephelaphyllum pulchrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum pulchrum?

Nephelaphyllum pulchrum

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum pulchrum?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum pulchrum?

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