Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
S. Sci. Rec. , n.s., 1: 91 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250509
Common Names
- Appendicula Chalmersiana
- Chalmersiana Rose
- Chalmeriana's Rose
Description
Appendicula chalmersiana (also called Chalmers's appendicula, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a small, perennial plant with a single, erect stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula chalmersiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Appendicula chalmersiana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a few leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula chalmersiana is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Appendicula chalmersiana
Appendicula chalmersiana is native to China and can be found in forests and grasslands.
Appendicula chalmersiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula chalmersiana?
Appendicula chalmersiana
What type of plant is Appendicula chalmeriana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Appendicula chalmeriana native to?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
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,