Pennilabium naja - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
naja
ID:
810252
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 34: 64 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809586
Common Names
- Pennilabium naja
- Naja Pennilabium
- Snake Pennilabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pennilabium naja (also called 'Snake Palm' and 'Snake Leaf Palm', among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick trunk and grows in tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Pennilabium naja is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pennilabium naja has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium naja is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Pennilabium naja
Pennilabium naja is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Pennilabium naja FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennilabium naja?
Pennilabium naja
What is the common name of Pennilabium naja?
Snake Orchid
Where is Pennilabium naja native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Pennilabium genus
Pennilabium acuminatum, Pennilabium angraecoides, Pennilabium angraecum, Pennilabium aurantiacum, Pennilabium confusum, Pennilabium lampongense, Pennilabium longicaule, Pennilabium luzonense, Pennilabium proboscideum, Pennilabium struthio, Pennilabium yunnanense, Pennilabium naja, Pennilabium armanii, Pennilabium kidmancoxii, Pennilabium poringense, Pennilabium hewittii, Pennilabium labanyaeanum, Pennilabium lohokii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347810: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.