Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
breviscapum
ID:
320917

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 39: 20 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320249

Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum breviscapum
  • Short-spurred Leaf Orchid
  • Short-spurred Taeniophyllum

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Description

Taeniophyllum breviscapum (also called Short-Spurred Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves and a single flower. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams or in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taeniophyllum breviscapum 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 breviscapum 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 breviscapum

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

Taeniophyllum breviscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum breviscapum?

Taeniophyllum breviscapum

What is the family of Taeniophyllum breviscapum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Taeniophyllum breviscapum 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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