Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
252300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 402 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251632

Common Names

  • Nervilia acuminata
  • Acuminate Nervilia
  • Sharp-tipped Nervilia

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Synonyms

  • Pogonia acuminata J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia acuminata (also called pointed-leaved nervilia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb with pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nervilia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to create a dense mat of foliage, which can be used to suppress weeds. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nervilia acuminata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia acuminata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It forms a dense mat of foliage, with small, round, dark green leaves and small, white flowers in spring. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Nervilia acuminata

Nervilia acuminata is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Nervilia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia acuminata?

Nervilia acuminata

What is the common name of Nervilia acuminata?

Acuminate Nervilia

What is the natural habitat of Nervilia acuminata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Nervilia genus

Nervilia acuminata, Nervilia adolphi, Nervilia affinis, Nervilia ballii, Nervilia bandana, Nervilia beumeei, Nervilia bicarinata, Nervilia borneensis, Nervilia concolor, Nervilia cumberlegei, Nervilia dilatata, Nervilia falcata, Nervilia fordii, Nervilia fuerstenbergiana, Nervilia gammieana, Nervilia gleadowii, Nervilia grandiflora, Nervilia hirsuta, Nervilia hispida, Nervilia holochila, Nervilia hookeriana, Nervilia ignobilis, Nervilia infundibulifolia, Nervilia jacksoniae, Nervilia juliana, Nervilia khasiana, Nervilia kotschyi, Nervilia lanyuensis, Nervilia leguminosarum, Nervilia lilacea, Nervilia mackinnonii, Nervilia macroglossa, Nervilia macrophylla, Nervilia maculata, Nervilia maliana, Nervilia nipponica, Nervilia oxyglossa, Nervilia palawensis, Nervilia pallidiflora, Nervilia pectinata, Nervilia peltata, Nervilia petaloidea, Nervilia petraea, Nervilia platychila, Nervilia plicata, Nervilia punctata, Nervilia renschiana, Nervilia sciaphila, Nervilia seranica, Nervilia shirensis,

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,

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