Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrotaenium
ID:
321022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 1032 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320354



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum macrotaenium
  • Macrotaenium Leaf Orchid
  • Macrotaenium Leaf-Orchid


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Description

Taeniophyllum macrotaenium (also called Macrotaenium 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 macrotaenium 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 macrotaenium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum macrotaenium 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 macrotaenium

Taeniophyllum macrotaenium can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Taeniophyllum macrotaenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum macrotaenium?

Taeniophyllum macrotaenium

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum macrotaenium?

None

What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum macrotaenium?

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,

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