Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oxyglossa
ID:
252379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fukuy.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 27: 279 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251711



Common Names

  • Oxyglossa Nervilia
  • Sharp-Tongued Nervilia
  • Sharp-Tongued Nerve Orchid


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Description

Nervilia oxyglossa (also called Sharp-tongued 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 oxyglossa 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 flowers of Nervilia oxyglossa 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 oxyglossa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can be grown in pots and containers as well as in the garden.

Where to Find Nervilia oxyglossa

Nervilia oxyglossa is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and in northern Australia.

Nervilia oxyglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia oxyglossa?

Nervilia oxyglossa

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia oxyglossa?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in Japan.

What are the characteristics of Nervilia oxyglossa?

It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and yellow flowers.

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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