Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elmeri
ID:
320962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1588 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320294

Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum elmeri
  • Elmer's Star-jasmine
  • Elmer's Jasmine

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Description

Taeniophyllum elmeri (also called Elmer's Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves and a single flower. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams or in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum elmeri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taeniophyllum elmeri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum elmeri is an epiphytic orchid found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and a few roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium such as bark chips, moss, or a combination of both. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum elmeri

Taeniophyllum elmeri is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Taeniophyllum elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum elmeri?

Taeniophyllum elmeri

What is the family of Taeniophyllum elmeri?

Orchidaceae

Where is Taeniophyllum elmeri found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-201101: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.