Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 131 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320260
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum celebicum
- Celebes Leaf Orchid
- Celebes Taeniophyllum
Description
Taeniophyllum celebicum (also called the Celebes 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 celebicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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 celebicum is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with long, thin, pointed leaves. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Taeniophyllum celebicum
Taeniophyllum celebicum is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist forests and on the edges of swamps.
Taeniophyllum celebicum FAQ
What is the common name of Taeniophyllum celebicum?
Celebicum Palm
What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum celebicum?
Rainforest understory
What is the average height of Taeniophyllum celebicum?
2-3m
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,