Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 333 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251821
Common Names
- Neuwiedia inae
- Ina's Neuwiedia
- Neuwiedia
Description
Neuwiedia inae (also called Ina's neuwiedia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neuwiedia inae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neuwiedia inae is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neuwiedia inae is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It is best propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces and then planted in separate pots. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Neuwiedia inae
Neuwiedia inae is found in tropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Neuwiedia inae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neuwiedia inae?
Neuwiedia inae
What is the family of Neuwiedia inae?
Acanthaceae
What are the common names of Neuwiedia inae?
Ina's elephant ear
Species in the Neuwiedia 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,