Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 2: 110B (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251063
Common Names
- Imbricata Appendicula
- Appendicula
- Imbricata Appendicula
Description
Appendicula imbricata (also called Imbricate 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 imbricata 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 imbricata 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 imbricata is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Appendicula imbricata
Appendicula imbricata can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Appendicula imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula imbricata?
Appendicula imbricata
What is the common name of Appendicula imbricata?
Imbricated Appendicula
What is the natural habitat of Appendicula imbricata?
Appendicula imbricata is native to tropical regions of South and Central America.
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,