Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
320900

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 80 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320232

Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum apiculatum
  • Apiculatum Taeniophyllum
  • Taeniophyllum

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Description

Taeniophyllum apiculatum (also called Apiculatum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in evergreen forests and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum apiculatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniophyllum apiculatum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are pale green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum apiculatum can be propagated through division or by seed. For division, divide the plant into sections with at least one bud and replant. For seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Provide bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum apiculatum

Taeniophyllum apiculatum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in moist forests and on the edges of swamps.

Taeniophyllum apiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum apiculatum?

Taeniophyllum apiculatum

What is the family of Taeniophyllum apiculatum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Taeniophyllum apiculatum found?

India

Species in the Taeniophyllum genus

Taeniophyllum affine, Taeniophyllum aggregatum, Taeniophyllum album, Taeniophyllum alwisii, Taeniophyllum amboinense, Taeniophyllum andamanicum, Taeniophyllum annuliferum, Taeniophyllum apiculatum, Taeniophyllum arachnites, Taeniophyllum arunachalense, Taeniophyllum asperatum, Taeniophyllum aurantiacum, Taeniophyllum aureum, Taeniophyllum bakhuizenii, Taeniophyllum bicostulatum, Taeniophyllum biloculare, Taeniophyllum biocellatum, Taeniophyllum borneense, Taeniophyllum brachypus, Taeniophyllum bracteatum, Taeniophyllum breviscapum, Taeniophyllum brunnescens, Taeniophyllum calcaratum, Taeniophyllum calceolus, Taeniophyllum calyptrochilus, Taeniophyllum campanulatum, Taeniophyllum canaliculatum, Taeniophyllum capillare, Taeniophyllum cardiophorum, Taeniophyllum carnosiflorum, Taeniophyllum celebicum, Taeniophyllum clavatum, Taeniophyllum clavicalcar, Taeniophyllum cochleare, Taeniophyllum coiloglossum, Taeniophyllum compactum, Taeniophyllum complanatum, Taeniophyllum concavum, Taeniophyllum confertum, Taeniophyllum confusum, Taeniophyllum conoceras, Taeniophyllum copelandii, Taeniophyllum coxii, Taeniophyllum crenatum, Taeniophyllum crepidiforme, Taeniophyllum cucullatum, Taeniophyllum cycloglossum, Taeniophyllum cylindrocentrum, Taeniophyllum cymboglossum, Taeniophyllum daroussinii,

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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