Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
malindangensis
ID:
252142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 337 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251474

Common Names

  • Appendicula malindangensis
  • Malindang Appendicula
  • Philippine Appendicula

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Synonyms

  • Podochilus malindangensis Ames [unknown]

Description

Appendicula malindangensis (also called Malindang Appendicula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula malindangensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant, yellow flowers and produces small, yellow-green leaves. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula malindangensis has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula malindangensis is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to the Philippines. It is a small plant with a single, erect, fleshy, green stem that grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white or pale yellow, up to 2 cm long, and are borne on a short, terminal inflorescence. Propagation is by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Appendicula malindangensis

Appendicula malindangensis can be found in the Philippines.

Appendicula malindangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula malindangensis?

Appendicula malindangensis

What is the natural habitat of Appendicula malindangensis?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Appendicula malindangensis?

It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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-13509: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.