Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 483 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251161
Common Names
- Kjellbergii Appendicula
- Kjellbergii Appendicula Plant
- Appendicula Kjellbergii
Description
Appendicula kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg's Appendicula, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has grey-green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii
Appendicula kjellbergii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Appendicula kjellbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula kjellbergii?
Appendicula kjellbergii
What type of plant is Appendicula kjellbergii?
A species of orchid
Where is Appendicula kjellbergii native to?
Southeast 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,