Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 19 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251760
Common Names
- Nesogenes decumbens
- Decumbent Nesogenes
- Prostrate False-Foxglove
Description
Nesogenes decumbens (also called Decumbens Nesogenes, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, yellow or white flower. It grows in moist, shady, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nesogenes decumbens has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and to improve the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nesogenes decumbens is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nesogenes decumbens is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.
Where to Find Nesogenes decumbens
Nesogenes decumbens is native to tropical Africa.
Nesogenes decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nesogenes decumbens?
Nesogenes decumbens
What is the common name of Nesogenes decumbens?
Decumbent Nesogenes
What type of plant is Nesogenes decumbens?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Nesogenes genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863924-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].