Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
280070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 1: 315 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279402

Common Names

  • Acaulis Podococcus
  • Stemless Podococcus
  • Stemless Coconut

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Description

Podococcus acaulis (also called 'Acaulis Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, upright stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves with a bright green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Podococcus acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podococcus acaulis is a small, yellow flower with a green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podococcus acaulis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Podococcus acaulis

Podococcus acaulis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Podococcus acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podococcus acaulis?

Podococcus acaulis

What is the common name of Podococcus acaulis?

Stemless Podococcus

What is the natural habitat of Podococcus acaulis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Podococcus genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-161846: Based on the initial data import
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.