Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Scientific name Nervilia aragoana | Order Asparagales Genus Nervilia Rank Species | |
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Similar Nervilia, Liparis formosana, Geodorum, Goodyera procera, Zeuxine | ||
Nervilia aragoana or the tall shield orchid is small terrestrial orchid found in the McIlwraith Range in Queensland, Australia, from 0–150 metres altitude which flowers from September to December. It is also found in India, Malaysia, northern Thailand, Laos, Burma, Indonesia and New Guinea. North of the equator it blooms between January and April.
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Vernacular names
Malaysia: Daun sa-helai sa-tahun, daun satu tahun (Peninsular). Thailand: Phaen din yen (Chiang Rai), waan phra chim (Bangkok). Vietnam: Ch[aa]n tr[aa]u xanh, thanh thi[ee]n q[uf]y, Ian c[owf].
Description
Leaf appears kidney to heart-shaped, 150–250 mm. across, concave but with erect wavy edges. The flower stem is 200–250 mm. tall with 2-6 flowers.
References
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