Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
252361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251693



Common Names

  • Kotschy's Nervilia
  • Kotschyi Nervilia
  • Kotschy's Nerve Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Nervilia saokae Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Pogonia kotschyi Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia kotschyi (also called Kotschy's 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 kotschyi 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nervilia kotschyi var. kotschyi
Nervilia kotschyi var. purpurata (Rchb.f. & Sond.) Börge Pett.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nervilia kotschyi are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia kotschyi 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 kotschyi

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

Nervilia kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia kotschyi?

Nervilia kotschyi

What type of plant is Nervilia kotschyi?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb

Where is Nervilia kotschyi found?

Nervilia kotschyi 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,

References