Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nielsenii
ID:
1334655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes, Cabactulan & M.Leon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 23: 167 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347109



Common Names

  • Pinalia nielsenii
  • Nielsen's Pinalia
  • Pinalia


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Description

Pinalia nielsenii (also called Pinalia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia nielsenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinalia nielsenii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia nielsenii is a perennial epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a shady location and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from divisions taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Pinalia nielsenii

Pinalia nielsenii is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

Pinalia nielsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia nielsenii?

Pinalia nielsenii

What is the common name of Pinalia nielsenii?

Nielsen's pinalia

Where is Pinalia nielsenii native to?

Indonesia

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
Miguel de Leon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Leon' in the authors string.
Derek Cabactulan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabactulan' in the authors string.