Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elegans
ID:
251459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 41 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250791

Common Names

  • Appendicula elegans
  • Elegant appendicula
  • Elegant appendicled orchid

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Synonyms

  • Podochilus elegans Schltr. [unknown]
  • Podochilus zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula elegans (also called 'Elegant Appendicula', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula elegans has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula elegans is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Appendicula elegans

Appendicula elegans can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Appendicula elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula elegans?

Appendicula elegans

What is the common name of Appendicula elegans?

Elegant Palm

What is the natural habitat of Appendicula elegans?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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