Taeniophyllum saccatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccatum
ID:
321090
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 5: 169 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320422
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum saccatum
- Sac Orchid
- Saccate Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taeniophyllum saccatum (also called 'Sac-like Leaf Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to South East Asia. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a yellow-green color. It is found growing on rocks and tree trunks in humid, shaded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniophyllum saccatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taeniophyllum saccatum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taeniophyllum saccatum is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Taeniophyllum saccatum
Taeniophyllum saccatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Taeniophyllum saccatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum saccatum?
Taeniophyllum saccatum
What is the common name of Taeniophyllum saccatum?
Sac-shaped Leaf Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum saccatum?
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-201221: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.