Taeniophyllum hosokawae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosokawae
ID:
320992
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fukuy.) L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 7: 147 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320324
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum hosokawae
- Hosokawa's Star-jasmine
- Hosokawa's Jasmine
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- Microtatorchis hosokawae Fukuy. [unknown]
- Geissanthera hosokawae (Fukuy.) A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
Description
Taeniophyllum hosokawae (also called Hosokawa's Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with long, slender leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in wet evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniophyllum hosokawae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taeniophyllum hosokawae is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Taeniophyllum hosokawae is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist while the cuttings are rooting.
Where to Find Taeniophyllum hosokawae
Taeniophyllum hosokawae can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Taeniophyllum hosokawae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum hosokawae?
Taeniophyllum hosokawae
What type of plant is Taeniophyllum hosokawae?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Taeniophyllum hosokawae found?
It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and Australia
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
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:659615-1: Based on the initial data import