Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg sér. 3, 8: 68. 1926 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320228
Common Names
- Taeniophyllum amboinense
- Amboinense Taeniophyllum
- Taeniophyllum
Description
Taeniophyllum amboinense (also called Amboinense, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in evergreen forests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Taeniophyllum amboinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin ailments such as rashes, boils, and abscesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taeniophyllum amboinense is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are pale green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taeniophyllum amboinense is an epiphytic orchid that is 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 amboinense
Taeniophyllum amboinense 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 amboinense FAQ
What is the common name of Taeniophyllum amboinense?
Amboinense Palm
What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum amboinense?
Rainforest understory
What is the average height of Taeniophyllum amboinense?
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,