Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 22: 42 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250305
Common Names
- Appendicula biloba
- Two-lobed Appendicula
- Two-lobed Appendicula
Synonyms
- Cyphochilus bilobus Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Appendicula biloba (also called Bilobed Appendicula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula biloba is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Appendicula biloba var. angustifolia J.J.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Appendicula biloba has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula biloba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Appendicula biloba
Appendicula biloba can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Appendicula biloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula biloba?
Appendicula biloba
What is the common name of Appendicula biloba?
Bilobed Appendicula
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula biloba?
It is native to Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
Species in the Appendicula genus
Appendicula aberrans,
Appendicula adnata,
Appendicula alba,
Appendicula anceps,
Appendicula anemophila,
Appendicula angustifolia,
Appendicula annamensis,
Appendicula anomala,
Appendicula babiensis,
Appendicula baliensis,
Appendicula biloba,
Appendicula bilobulata,
Appendicula biumbonata,
Appendicula bracteata,
Appendicula bracteosa,
Appendicula brevimentum,
Appendicula buxifolia,
Appendicula calcarata,
Appendicula calcicola,
Appendicula callifera,
Appendicula carinifera,
Appendicula carnosa,
Appendicula celebica,
Appendicula chalmersiana,
Appendicula clemensiae,
Appendicula collina,
Appendicula concava,
Appendicula congenera,
Appendicula congesta,
Appendicula cornuta,
Appendicula crispa,
Appendicula cristata,
Appendicula crotalina,
Appendicula cuneata,
Appendicula dajakorum,
Appendicula damusensis,
Appendicula dendrobioides,
Appendicula densifolia,
Appendicula disticha,
Appendicula djamuensis,
Appendicula effusa,
Appendicula elegans,
Appendicula elmeri,
Appendicula fallax,
Appendicula fasciculata,
Appendicula fenixii,
Appendicula flaccida,
Appendicula floribunda,
Appendicula foliosa,
Appendicula fractiflexa,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,