Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
keysseri
ID:
321007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 465 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320339

Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum keysseri
  • Keysser's Leaf Orchid
  • Keysser's Leaf-Orchid

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Description

Taeniophyllum keysseri (also called Keysser's Taeniophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist forests, often near streams and in wet places.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum keysseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taeniophyllum keysseri are white and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum keysseri is a slow-growing, epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. Division can be done by carefully separating the clumps of plants and replanting them in a potting mix. Once established, Taeniophyllum keysseri requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum keysseri

Taeniophyllum keysseri can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Taeniophyllum keysseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum keysseri?

Taeniophyllum keysseri

What is the family of Taeniophyllum keysseri?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum keysseri?

Keysser's Taeniophyllum

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,

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