Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
linearilabia
ID:
1329060

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.P.Lin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 59: 363 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341514


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Description

Nervilia linearilabia (also called Linear-lipped nervilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia linearilabia is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nervilia linearilabia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia linearilabia is a tropical evergreen herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground and prefers a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by air layering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Nervilia linearilabia

Nervilia linearilabia can be found in China.

Nervilia linearilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia linearilabia?

Nervilia linearilabia

What is the common name of Nervilia linearilabia?

Linearilabia Nervilia

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia linearilabia?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.