Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
palmicola
ID:
321052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 221 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320384



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum palmicola
  • Palm Leaf Orchid
  • Palm Orchid


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Description

Taeniophyllum palmicola (also called Palm-loving Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid from the genus Taeniophyllum. It is found in the Philippines and is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome and thin, wiry roots. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum palmicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its foliage and its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniophyllum palmicola is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum palmicola can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the offsets from the main plant and plant them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly, but not over-watered.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum palmicola

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

Taeniophyllum palmicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum palmicola?

Taeniophyllum palmicola

What is the family of Taeniophyllum palmicola?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum palmicola?

Palmicola's Taeniophyllum

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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