Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Agric. Natl. Taiwan Univ. 29: 55 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251697
Common Names
- Lanyu Nervilia
- Lanyu Nerve Orchid
- Lanyu Nerve-Orchid
Description
Nervilia lanyuensis (also called Lanyu Nervilia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nervilia lanyuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nervilia lanyuensis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nervilia lanyuensis is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.
Where to Find Nervilia lanyuensis
Nervilia lanyuensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Nervilia lanyuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nervilia lanyuensis?
Nervilia lanyuensis
What type of plant is Nervilia lanyuensis?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb
Where is Nervilia lanyuensis found?
Nervilia lanyuensis is found in Australia, New Zealand, and South America
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,