Polysphaeria ntemii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ntemii
ID:
921287
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.E.Dawson & Gereau
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 261 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920622
Common Names
- Polysphaeria ntemii
- Ntem's Polysphaeria
- Ntem's Polysphaeria Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polysphaeria ntemii (also called Ntem's Polysphaeria, among many other common names) is a species of fungus native to Africa. It has a spreading growth habit with long, thin, brown strands and small, white spores. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of flooding.
Uses & Benefits
Polysphaeria ntemii is used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polysphaeria ntemii has small, white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polysphaeria ntemii is an epiphytic orchid that is easily grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Polysphaeria ntemii
Polysphaeria ntemii is native to Cameroon and can be found in the states of Adamawa, North, and South.
Species in the Polysphaeria genus
Polysphaeria acuminata, Polysphaeria aethiopica, Polysphaeria arbuscula, Polysphaeria braunii, Polysphaeria capuronii, Polysphaeria cleistocalyx, Polysphaeria dischistocalyx, Polysphaeria grandiflora, Polysphaeria grandis, Polysphaeria hirta, Polysphaeria lanceolata, Polysphaeria lepidocarpa, Polysphaeria macrantha, Polysphaeria macrophylla, Polysphaeria maxima, Polysphaeria multiflora, Polysphaeria ovata, Polysphaeria parvifolia, Polysphaeria pedunculata, Polysphaeria subnudifaux, Polysphaeria tubulosa, Polysphaeria ntemii, Polysphaeria harrisii, Polysphaeria ribauensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466129: Based on the initial data import
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Sally Emma Dawson (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Dawson' in the authors string.