Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lilacea
ID:
252367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. Fac. Sci. Marseille 21: 197 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251699

Common Names

  • Lilac Nervilia
  • Lilac Nerve Orchid
  • Lilac Nerve-Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Nervilia gassneri Börge Pett. [unknown]

Description

Nervilia lilacea (also called Lilac 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 lilacea 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 lilacea are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nervilia lilacea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can be grown in pots and containers as well as in the garden.

Where to Find Nervilia lilacea

Nervilia lilacea is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Nervilia lilacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nervilia lilacea?

Nervilia lilacea

What is the common name of Nervilia lilacea?

Lilac Nervilia

What type of plant is Nervilia lilacea?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135312: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.