Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alishanensis
ID:
1321645

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.C.Hsu, S.W.Chung & C.M.Kuo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 274 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334099

Common Names

  • Nervilia Alishanensis
  • Alishanensis Nervilia
  • Alishanensis

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Description

Nervilia alishanensis (also called Alishan Nervilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia alishanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nervilia alishanensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia alishanensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of sphagnum moss and tree fern fibers. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Nervilia alishanensis

Nervilia alishanensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Nervilia alishanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia alishanensis?

Nervilia alishanensis

What is the family of Nervilia alishanensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia alishanensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,

References

Shih Wen Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Chung' in the authors string.
Chen Meng Kuo (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Kuo' in the authors string.
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.