Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 403 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251670
Common Names
- Ford's Nervilia
- Fordii Nervilia
- Ford's Nerve Orchid
Synonyms
- Pogonia fordii Hance [unknown]
- Nervilia mekongensis S.W.Gale, Schuit. & Suddee [unknown]
Description
Nervilia fordii (also called Ford'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 fordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nervilia fordii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nervilia fordii 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 fordii
Nervilia fordii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Nervilia fordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nervilia fordii?
Nervilia fordii
What type of plant is Nervilia fordii?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb
Where is Nervilia fordii found?
Nervilia fordii is found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America
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,