Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
dussii
ID:
638434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 18: 226 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637766

Common Names

  • Asplundia dussii
  • Dussii Asplundia
  • Fragrant Asplundia

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Description

Asplundia dussii (also called 'Duss Asplundia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. Its flowers are small and white in color, and they are found in clusters at the end of the branches.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia dussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia dussii has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and yellowish-green fruits. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia dussii is a tropical epiphytic orchid. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not soggy and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Asplundia dussii

Asplundia dussii is native to Colombia and can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,000 m.

Asplundia dussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia dussii?

Asplundia dussii

What is the family of Asplundia dussii?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Asplundia dussii?

Duss's Asplundia

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275712: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.