Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
holochila
ID:
252350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 48 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251682

Common Names

  • Holochila Nervilia
  • Smooth-Lipped Nervilia
  • Smooth-Lipped Nerve Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Nervilia campestris Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pogonia campestris J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pogonia holochila F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia holochila (also called Smooth Nervilia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia holochila 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 holochila 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 holochila 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 holochila

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

Nervilia holochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia holochila?

Nervilia holochila

What type of plant is Nervilia holochila?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb

Where is Nervilia holochila found?

Nervilia holochila 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,

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