Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 199 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949134
Common Names
- Entomophobia kinabaluensis
- Kinabaluensis Entomophobia
- Entomophobia Kinabaluensis
Description
Entomophobia kinabaluensis (also called Kinabalu Entomophobia, among many other common names) is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval leaves with serrated edges and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Entomophobia kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow centres. Seeds: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Entomophobia kinabaluensis is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Entomophobia kinabaluensis
Entomophobia kinabaluensis can be found in Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Species in the Entomophobia genus
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,