Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
949796

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67478: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.