Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
252419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 300 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251751

Common Names

  • Appendicula pauciflora
  • Pauciflora Appendicula
  • Pauciflora's Appendicula

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Synonyms

  • Podochilus pauciflorus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula pauciflora (also called Pauciflora Appendicula, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, yellow or white flower. It grows in moist, shady, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula pauciflora has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula pauciflora is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula pauciflora is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.

Where to Find Appendicula pauciflora

Appendicula pauciflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Appendicula pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula pauciflora?

Appendicula pauciflora

What is the common name of Appendicula pauciflora?

Few-flowered Appendicula

What type of plant is Appendicula pauciflora?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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