Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
muriculatum
ID:
1411650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161(1): 73. 2014 [20 Feb 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424115



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum muriculatum
  • Taeniophyllum Muriculatum
  • Taeniophyllum Muriculatum Orchid


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Description

Taeniophyllum muriculatum (also called Beaded Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to South-East Asia. It has a slender stem and a dense, rounded canopy, with a height of up to 30 cm (12 in). It is found in the humid forests of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum muriculatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniophyllum muriculatum is white with yellow and purple stripes and a yellow lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum muriculatum is a fast-growing epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid location. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, Taeniophyllum muriculatum requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum muriculatum

Taeniophyllum muriculatum can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Taeniophyllum muriculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum muriculatum?

Taeniophyllum muriculatum

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum muriculatum?

Mottled Leaf Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum muriculatum?

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.