Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
peyeriana
ID:
252474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 10: 669 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251806

Common Names

  • Appendicula peyeriana
  • Peyer's Appendicula
  • Appendicula

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Description

Appendicula peyeriana (also called Peyer's Appendicula, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula peyeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula peyeriana is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula peyeriana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Appendicula peyeriana

Appendicula peyeriana is found in tropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Appendicula peyeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula peyeriana?

Appendicula peyeriana

What is the family of Appendicula peyeriana?

Acanthaceae

What are the common names of Appendicula peyeriana?

Peyer's elephant ear

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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