Appendicula disticha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
251385
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 24: 354 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250717
Common Names
- Appendicula disticha
- Distichous appendicula
- Distichous appendicled orchid
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- Podochilus distichus Schltr. [unknown]
- Chilopogon distichus Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Appendicula disticha (also called Distichous appendicula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, slender stem and a single, large, white flower.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Appendicula disticha are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Appendicula disticha is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.
Where to Find Appendicula disticha
Appendicula disticha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Appendicula disticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula disticha?
Appendicula disticha
What is the common name of Appendicula disticha?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula disticha?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:616846-1: Based on the initial data import