Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
boothii
ID:
252520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 17: 43 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251852



Common Names

  • Nidema boothii
  • Booth's Nidema
  • Nidema


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria boothii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Nidema paleacea (Lindl.) Acuña [unknown]
  • Dinema paleaceum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Encyclia paleacea (Rchb.f.) Lemée [unknown]
  • Epidendrum auritum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum boothii (Lindl.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Epidendrum lindenianum A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Epidendrum paleaceum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Nidema boothii (also called Booth's Nidema, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. The plant has an upright stem and a single leaf. The flowers are white and yellow in color and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Nidema boothii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nidema boothii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidema boothii is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It is best propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces and then planted in separate pots. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Nidema boothii

Nidema boothii can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia, in the Kimberley region.

Nidema boothii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nidema boothii?

Nidema boothii

What type of plant is Nidema boothii?

It is a shrub

Where is Nidema boothii native to?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Nidema genus

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