Status:
valid
Authors:
Jalal, Kumar & G.S.Rawat
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 407 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333951
Common Names
- Nervilia Pangteyana
- Pangteyana Plant
- Pangteyana Nervilia
Description
Nervilia pangteyana (also called Pangtey's Nervilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is an evergreen perennial with white flowers and a height of up to 30 cm. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nervilia pangteyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nervilia pangteyana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovate-lanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, ovate-lanceolate-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nervilia pangteyana can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Nervilia pangteyana
Nervilia pangteyana is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Nervilia pangteyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nervilia pangteyana?
Nervilia pangteyana
What is the natural habitat of Nervilia pangteyana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flowering period of Nervilia pangteyana?
Spring and summer
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
Gopal Singh Rawat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Rawat' in the authors string.
Jeewan Singh Jalal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalal' in the authors string.