Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
khaoyaica
ID:
1317096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee, Watthana & S.W.Gale

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 331 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329550

Common Names

  • Khaoyaica
  • Nervilia
  • Nervilia Khaoyaica

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Description

Nervilia khaoyaica (also called the Khaoyai nervilia, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia khaoyaica is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nervilia khaoyaica has white, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia khaoyaica is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady forests. It is native to Thailand and can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Nervilia khaoyaica

Nervilia khaoyaica is native to Thailand.

Nervilia khaoyaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia khaoyaica?

Nervilia khaoyaica

What type of plant is Nervilia khaoyaica?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Nervilia khaoyaica native to?

Nervilia khaoyaica is native to Thailand.

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

Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.
Santi Watthana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watthana' in the authors string.
Stephan W. Gale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Gale' in the authors string.