Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
candelabra
ID:
163191

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Hansen

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 106(1): 10 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162520

Common Names

  • Neodriessenia candelabra
  • Candelabra Neodriessenia
  • Neodriessenia Candle

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Description

Neodriessenia candelabra (also called 'Candelabra Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with a single, thin stem and a single, large leaf. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neodriessenia candelabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neodriessenia candelabra is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neodriessenia candelabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Neodriessenia candelabra

Neodriessenia candelabra is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Neodriessenia candelabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neodriessenia candelabra?

Neodriessenia candelabra

What is the common name of Neodriessenia candelabra?

Candelabra Neodriessenia

What is the habitat of Neodriessenia candelabra?

It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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