Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
252407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 401 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251739



Common Names

  • Nervilia simplex
  • Simplex Nervilia
  • Simplex's Nervilia


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Synonyms

  • Aplostellis simplex Thouars [unknown]
  • Nervilia bathiei Senghas [unknown]
  • Nervilia bollei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Nervilia crispata (Blume) Schltr. ex K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Nervilia crociformis (Zoll. & Mor.) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Nervilia erosa P.J.Cribb [unknown]
  • Nervilia fimbriata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Nervilia francoisii H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Nervilia humilis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Nervilia monantha Blatt. & McCann [unknown]
  • Nervilia prainiana (King & Pantl.) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Nervilia reniformis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Arethusa simplex Thouars [unknown]
  • Pogonia bollei Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pogonia crispata Blume [unknown]
  • Pogonia prainiana King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Pogonia simplex (Spreng.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pogonia thouarsii Blume [unknown]
  • Bolborchis crociformis Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Coelogyne javanica Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum simplex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia simplex (also called Simplex 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 simplex 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 flower of Nervilia simplex is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia simplex is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.

Where to Find Nervilia simplex

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

Nervilia simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia simplex?

Nervilia simplex

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia simplex?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands in India.

What are the characteristics of Nervilia simplex?

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:645536-1: Based on the initial data import