Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
explanatum
ID:
1331896

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gray

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 385 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344350



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum explanatum
  • Explanate Taeniophyllum
  • Explanate Leafless Orchid


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Description

Taeniophyllum explanatum (also called Explained Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum explanatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taeniophyllum explanatum has small, white flowers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum explanatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum explanatum

Taeniophyllum explanatum is native to Australia.

Taeniophyllum explanatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum explanatum?

Taeniophyllum explanatum

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum explanatum?

Flat-leaved Root

Where does Taeniophyllum explanatum grow?

Taeniophyllum explanatum is found in India

Species in the Taeniophyllum genus

Taeniophyllum affine, Taeniophyllum aggregatum, Taeniophyllum album, Taeniophyllum alwisii, Taeniophyllum amboinense, Taeniophyllum andamanicum, Taeniophyllum annuliferum, Taeniophyllum apiculatum, Taeniophyllum arachnites, Taeniophyllum arunachalense, Taeniophyllum asperatum, Taeniophyllum aurantiacum, Taeniophyllum aureum, Taeniophyllum bakhuizenii, Taeniophyllum bicostulatum, Taeniophyllum biloculare, Taeniophyllum biocellatum, Taeniophyllum borneense, Taeniophyllum brachypus, Taeniophyllum bracteatum, Taeniophyllum breviscapum, Taeniophyllum brunnescens, Taeniophyllum calcaratum, Taeniophyllum calceolus, Taeniophyllum calyptrochilus, Taeniophyllum campanulatum, Taeniophyllum canaliculatum, Taeniophyllum capillare, Taeniophyllum cardiophorum, Taeniophyllum carnosiflorum, Taeniophyllum celebicum, Taeniophyllum clavatum, Taeniophyllum clavicalcar, Taeniophyllum cochleare, Taeniophyllum coiloglossum, Taeniophyllum compactum, Taeniophyllum complanatum, Taeniophyllum concavum, Taeniophyllum confertum, Taeniophyllum confusum, Taeniophyllum conoceras, Taeniophyllum copelandii, Taeniophyllum coxii, Taeniophyllum crenatum, Taeniophyllum crepidiforme, Taeniophyllum cucullatum, Taeniophyllum cycloglossum, Taeniophyllum cylindrocentrum, Taeniophyllum cymboglossum, Taeniophyllum daroussinii,

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

Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.