Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 7: 68 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320254
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum campanulatum
- Bell-shaped Leaf Orchid
- Bell-shaped Taeniophyllum
Description
Taeniophyllum campanulatum (also called the Bell Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, cylindrical leaf. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniophyllum campanulatum 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
Flower: Small, white to yellowish-green, with 4-5 petals. Seed: Small, brown, with a wrinkled surface. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taeniophyllum campanulatum 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 campanulatum
Taeniophyllum campanulatum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in moist forests and on the edges of swamps.
Taeniophyllum campanulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum campanulatum?
Taeniophyllum campanulatum
What is the family of Taeniophyllum campanulatum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Taeniophyllum campanulatum 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,