Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Chev.) Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 103: 11 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224339
Common Names
- Lecomtedoxa nogo
- Nogo Lecomtedoxa
- Lecomtedoxa's Nogo
Synonyms
- Nogo chevalieri Baehni [unknown]
- Walkeria nogo A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Lecomtedoxa nogo (also called 'Nogo Lecomtedoxa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and long, narrow, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lecomtedoxa nogo is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecomtedoxa nogo is white and yellow in color, with a short, tubular shape and a three-lobed lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lecomtedoxa nogo is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lecomtedoxa nogo
Lecomtedoxa nogo can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Lecomtedoxa nogo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecomtedoxa nogo?
Lecomtedoxa nogo
What is the family of Lecomtedoxa nogo?
Arecaceae
What is the origin of Lecomtedoxa nogo?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Lecomtedoxa genus
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Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,