Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nandae
ID:
1331581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raskoti & Kurzweil

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 233: 293 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344035

Common Names

  • Odontochilus
  • Nandae
  • Nand

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Description

Odontochilus nandae (also called Nanda's odontochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Odontochilus nandae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontochilus nandae is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus nandae is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Odontochilus nandae

Odontochilus nandae is found in the tropical rainforest of Malaysia.

Odontochilus nandae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus nandae?

Odontochilus nandae

What type of plant is Odontochilus nandae?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Odontochilus nandae found?

It is found in Southeast Asia

Species in the Odontochilus genus

Odontochilus bisaccatus, Odontochilus brevistylus, Odontochilus clarkei, Odontochilus crispus, Odontochilus degeneri, Odontochilus elwesii, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus hatusimanus, Odontochilus lanceolatus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus macranthus, Odontochilus reniformis, Odontochilus tashiroi, Odontochilus tortus, Odontochilus acalcaratus, Odontochilus nanlingensis, Odontochilus poilanei, Odontochilus saprophyticus, Odontochilus umbrosus, Odontochilus asraoa, Odontochilus duplex, Odontochilus guangdongensis, Odontochilus uniflorus, Odontochilus tetrapterus, Odontochilus hasseltii, Odontochilus hydrocephalus, Odontochilus serriformis, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus brevistylis, Odontochilus nandae, Odontochilus aureus, Odontochilus coerulescens, Odontochilus elongatus, Odontochilus fimbriatus, Odontochilus hatumetensis, Odontochilus mindanaensis, Odontochilus montanus, Odontochilus occultus, Odontochilus pectiniferus, Odontochilus philippinensis, Odontochilus puberulus, Odontochilus pubescens, Odontochilus spicatus, Odontochilus napoensis, Odontochilus seranicus, Odontochilus yakushimensis, Odontochilus whiteheadii, Odontochilus urceolatus, Odontochilus tsukusianus,

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

Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.
Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raskoti' in the authors string.