Status:
valid
Authors:
N.S.Lý & Škorničk.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60:1390. (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922061
Common Names
- Newmania serpens
- Serpent Newmania
- Snake Newmania
Description
Newmania serpens (also called 'Serpent Newmania', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Newmania serpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Newmania serpens are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Newmania serpens is a succulent native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, dry environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Newmania serpens
Newmania serpens is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Newmania genus
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,