Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) K.Schum.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27:341. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475484
Common Names
- Nanochilus palembanicus
- Palembang Nanochilus
- Palembanicus Nanochilus
Synonyms
- Hedychium palembanicum Miq. [valid]
Description
Nanochilus palembanicus (also called 'Palembang Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Palembang region of Indonesia, and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nanochilus palembanicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nanochilus palembanicus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nanochilus palembanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Nanochilus palembanicus
Nanochilus palembanicus can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Arizona.
Nanochilus palembanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nanochilus palembanicus?
Nanochilus palembanicus
What is the common name of Nanochilus palembanicus?
Palembang Arrowhead
What is the natural habitat of Nanochilus palembanicus?
Mountain meadows and woodlands
Species in the Nanochilus genus
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,