Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Chin. Forest. 11(2): 104 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251744
Common Names
- Nervilia taiwaniana
- Taiwaniana Nervilia
- Taiwaniana's Nervilia
Description
Nervilia taiwaniana (also called Taiwaniana 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 taiwaniana 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 taiwaniana is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nervilia taiwaniana 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 taiwaniana
Nervilia taiwaniana is native to Taiwan.
Nervilia taiwaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nervilia taiwaniana?
Nervilia taiwaniana
What is the natural habitat of Nervilia taiwaniana?
It is found in moist forests and grasslands in Taiwan.
What are the characteristics of Nervilia taiwaniana?
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,