Taeniophyllum leytense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leytense
ID:
321016
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 310 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320348
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum leytense
- Leytense Leaf Orchid
- Leytense Leaf-Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taeniophyllum leytense (also called Leyte Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests, often near streams and in wet places.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniophyllum leytense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taeniophyllum leytense are white and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taeniophyllum leytense is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from seed, but is more commonly propagated through division. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Taeniophyllum leytense
Taeniophyllum leytense can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Taeniophyllum leytense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum leytense?
Taeniophyllum leytense
What is the common name of Taeniophyllum leytense?
None
What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum leytense?
Tropical rainforests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-201150: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.