Appendicula djamuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
djamuensis
ID:
251406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 346 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250738
Common Names
- Appendicula djamuensis
- Djamu appendicula
- Djamu appendicled orchid
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- Appendicula djamuensis djamuensis [unknown]
Description
Appendicula djamuensis (also called Djamu 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 djamuensis 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 djamuensis 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 djamuensis 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 djamuensis
Appendicula djamuensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Appendicula djamuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula djamuensis?
Appendicula djamuensis
What is the common name of Appendicula djamuensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula djamuensis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13441: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.