Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
concolor
ID:
252323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 404 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251655

Common Names

  • Concolor Nervilia
  • Colorful Nervilia
  • Vivid Nervilia

Searching for Nervilia concolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Aplostellis flabelliformis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Nervilia aragoana Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Nervilia carinata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Nervilia flabelliformis (Lindl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Nervilia scottii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Nervilia tibetensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Nervilia yaeyamensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Pogonia carinata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pogonia concolor Blume [unknown]
  • Pogonia flabelliformis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pogonia gracilis Blume [illegitimate]
  • Pogonia nervilia Blume [unknown]
  • Pogonia scottii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Roptrostemon concolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cordyla concolor Blume [unknown]
  • Epipactis carinata Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia concolor (also called uniform-colored 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 concolor 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nervilia concolor 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.

Searching for Nervilia concolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia concolor is a small, evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Nervilia concolor

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

Nervilia concolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia concolor?

Nervilia concolor

What is the common name of Nervilia concolor?

Unicolor Nervilia

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia concolor?

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,

References