Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuiflorum
ID:
252175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251507



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum
  • Tenuiflorum Nephelaphyllum
  • Slender-flowered Nephelaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Nephelaphyllum cristatum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Nephelaphyllum cristigerum Aver. [unknown]
  • Tainia cristata (Rolfe) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Tainia tenuiflora (Blume) Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum (also called Slender-flowered Nephelaphyllum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a low-growing habit, with small, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum 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 tenuiflorum 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 tenuiflorum 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 tenuiflorum

Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests and humid mountain forests.

Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum?

Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum?

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