Appendicula irigensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irigensis
ID:
251774
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 5: 5 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251106
Common Names
- Irigensis Appendicula
- Irigensis Appendicula Plant
- Appendicula Irigensis
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Appendicula irigensis (also called Irig 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 irigensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Appendicula irigensis has white to pale pink flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Appendicula irigensis is a perennial herb that is native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Appendicula irigensis
Appendicula irigensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Appendicula irigensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula irigensis?
Appendicula irigensis
What is the family of Appendicula irigensis?
Orchidaceae
What is the distribution of Appendicula irigensis?
Philippines
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-13475: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.