Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
252180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 302 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251512



Common Names

  • Nephrangis filiformis
  • Filiformis Nephrangis
  • Thread-like Nephrangis


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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys filiformis Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Tridactyle filiformis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Angraecum filiforme Schltr. [illegitimate]

Description

Nephrangis filiformis (also called 'Filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis

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

Nephrangis filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephrangis filiformis?

Nephrangis filiformis

What is the common name of Nephrangis filiformis?

Filiformis

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephrangis filiformis?

Nephrangis filiformis 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-135128: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.