Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
341343

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 229 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340675

Common Names

  • Aphylla Arthrostylis
  • Aphylla Orchid
  • Arthrostylis aphylla

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Description

Arthrostylis aphylla (also called Arthrostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower spike. It is native to Australia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostylis aphylla is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arthrostylis aphylla has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostylis aphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, the plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Arthrostylis aphylla

Arthrostylis aphylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Arthrostylis aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arthrostylis aphylla?

Arthrostylis aphylla

What is the family of Arthrostylis aphylla?

Orchidaceae

Where is Arthrostylis aphylla native to?

Australia

Species in the Arthrostylis genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297913-1: 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].