Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
252389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 249 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251721

Common Names

  • Petraea Nervilia
  • Petraea Nerve Orchid
  • Petraea Nerve-Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Aplostellis ambigua A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Aplostellis truncata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Nervilia afzelii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Arethusa petraea Afzel. ex Sw. [unknown]
  • Stellorkis aplostellis Thouars [unknown]
  • Nervilia afzelii grandiflora Summerh. [unknown]
  • Pogonia fineti A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Nervilia crispata (Blume) Schltr. ex Kraenzl. [deprecated]

Description

Nervilia petraea (also called Petraea's Nervilia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, yellow or white flower. It grows in moist, shady, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia petraea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nervilia petraea 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 petraea 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 petraea

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

Nervilia petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia petraea?

Nervilia petraea

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia petraea?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in India.

What are the characteristics of Nervilia petraea?

It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and white 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135332: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.