Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fenixii
ID:
251515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 336 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250847

Common Names

  • Fenixii Appendicula
  • Appendicula
  • Fenixii Appendicula

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Synonyms

  • Appendicula terrestris Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Podochilus fenixii Ames [unknown]

Description

Appendicula fenixii (also called Fenix'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 fenixii 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 fenixii has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula fenixii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Appendicula fenixii

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

Appendicula fenixii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula fenixii?

Appendicula fenixii

What is the growth habit of Appendicula fenixii?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the origin of Appendicula fenixii?

It is native to South Africa.

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-13451: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.