Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 343 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251601
Common Names
- Nivea Appendicula
- Appendicula Nivea
- Nivea Appendicula
Synonyms
- Podochilus niveus Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Appendicula nivea (also called 'Nivea Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicula nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Appendicula nivea has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicula nivea is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Appendicula nivea
Appendicula nivea is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Appendicula nivea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicula nivea?
Appendicula nivea
What is the common name of Appendicula nivea?
Nivea
What is the optimal growing environment for Appendicula nivea?
Appendicula nivea prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
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,