Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) T.D.Penn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sapotac. : 235 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251862
Common Names
- Niemeyera antiloga
- Antilog Niemeyera
- Niemeyera
Synonyms
- Lucuma amorphosperma F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Lucuma antiloga (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]
Description
Niemeyera antiloga (also called Antiloga Niemeyera, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. The plant has an upright stem and a single leaf. The flowers are white and yellow in color and have a sweet scent.
Uses & Benefits
Niemeyera antiloga is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Niemeyera antiloga is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Niemeyera chartacea is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It is best propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces and then planted in separate pots. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Niemeyera antiloga
Niemeyera antiloga can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia, in the Kimberley region.
Niemeyera antiloga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Niemeyera antiloga?
Niemeyera antiloga
What type of plant is Niemeyera antiloga?
It is a shrub
Where is Niemeyera antiloga native to?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Niemeyera genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
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,