Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 339 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251010
Common Names
- Large-Leaf Appendicula
- Large-Leafed Appendicula
- Grandifolia Appendicula
Description
Appendicula grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Appendicula, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like headaches, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Appendicula grandifolia has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula grandifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Appendicula grandifolia
Appendicula grandifolia can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Appendicula grandifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula grandifolia?
Appendicula grandifolia
What is the common name of Appendicula grandifolia?
Large-leaved Appendicula
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula grandifolia?
It is found in tropical rainforests in South-East Asia
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,