Description
Nervilia umenoi (also called Umenoi 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 umenoi 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 umenoi 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 umenoi 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.