Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 416 (1913 publ. 1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250802
Common Names
- Appendicula elmeri
- Elmeri Appendicula
- Appendicula
Synonyms
- Podochilus elmeri Ames [unknown]
Description
Appendicula elmeri (also called Elmer's Appendicula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Philippines. It typically grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula elmeri 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 elmeri has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula elmeri 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 elmeri
Appendicula elmeri can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Appendicula elmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula elmeri?
Appendicula elmeri
What is the common name of Appendicula elmeri?
Elmer's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula elmeri?
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,