Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
adolphi
ID:
252302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 552 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251634



Common Names

  • Nervilia adolphi
  • Adolphi Nervilia
  • Nervilia


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Description

Nervilia adolphi (also called Adolph's nervilia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb with pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia adolphi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a dense mat of foliage, which can be used to suppress weeds. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nervilia adolphi var. adolphi
Nervilia adolphi var. seposita N.Hallé & Toill.-Gen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nervilia adolphi is white or pinkish, and has a distinctively long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia adolphi is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It forms a dense mat of foliage, with small, round, dark green leaves and small, white flowers in spring. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Nervilia adolphi

Nervilia adolphi is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Nervilia adolphi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia adolphi?

Nervilia adolphi

What is the common name of Nervilia adolphi?

Adolph's Nervilia

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia adolphi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Nervilia genus

Nervilia acuminata, Nervilia adolphi, Nervilia affinis, Nervilia ballii, Nervilia bandana, Nervilia beumeei, Nervilia bicarinata, Nervilia borneensis, Nervilia concolor, Nervilia cumberlegei, Nervilia dilatata, Nervilia falcata, Nervilia fordii, Nervilia fuerstenbergiana, Nervilia gammieana, Nervilia gleadowii, Nervilia grandiflora, Nervilia hirsuta, Nervilia hispida, Nervilia holochila, Nervilia hookeriana, Nervilia ignobilis, Nervilia infundibulifolia, Nervilia jacksoniae, Nervilia juliana, Nervilia khasiana, Nervilia kotschyi, Nervilia lanyuensis, Nervilia leguminosarum, Nervilia lilacea, Nervilia mackinnonii, Nervilia macroglossa, Nervilia macrophylla, Nervilia maculata, Nervilia maliana, Nervilia nipponica, Nervilia oxyglossa, Nervilia palawensis, Nervilia pallidiflora, Nervilia pectinata, Nervilia peltata, Nervilia petaloidea, Nervilia petraea, Nervilia platychila, Nervilia plicata, Nervilia punctata, Nervilia renschiana, Nervilia sciaphila, Nervilia seranica, Nervilia shirensis,

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,

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