Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pyriforme
ID:
1332444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schuit., Juswara & Droissart

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 61: 57 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344898





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Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum pyriforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Taeniophyllum pyriforme is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum pyriforme is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Madagascar. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It prefers well-draining soil that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum pyriforme

Taeniophyllum pyriforme is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Taeniophyllum pyriforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum pyriforme?

Taeniophyllum pyriforme

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum pyriforme?

Pear-shaped Taeniophyllum

What are the characteristics of Taeniophyllum pyriforme?

Taeniophyllum pyriforme is an evergreen shrub with small, pear-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in colour.

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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Lina Susanti Juswara (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juswara' in the authors string.
Vincent Droissart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Droissart' in the authors string.