Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
biloculare
ID:
320911

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 9: 115 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320243

Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum biloculare
  • Two-eyed Leaf Orchid
  • Two-eyed Taeniophyllum

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Description

Taeniophyllum biloculare (also called Bilobed Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with two-lobed leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and is found in wet evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum biloculare 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 biloculare 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 biloculare 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 biloculare

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

Taeniophyllum biloculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum biloculare?

Taeniophyllum biloculare

What is the family of Taeniophyllum biloculare?

Orchidaceae

Where is Taeniophyllum biloculare 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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