Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bertauxiana
ID:
252179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 696 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251511



Common Names

  • Nephrangis bertauxiana
  • Bertauxiana Nephrangis
  • Bertaux's Nephrangis


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Synonyms

  • Nephrangis filiformis bertauxiana (Szlach. & Olszewski) R.Rice [unknown]

Description

Nephrangis bertauxiana (also called 'Bertauxiana Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nephrangis bertauxiana 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

Nephrangis bertauxiana 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

Nephrangis bertauxiana is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nephrangis bertauxiana

Nephrangis bertauxiana is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Nephrangis bertauxiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephrangis bertauxiana?

Nephrangis bertauxiana

What is the common name of Nephrangis bertauxiana?

Bertauxiana

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephrangis bertauxiana?

Nephrangis bertauxiana prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Nephrangis 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-135127: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.