Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pilosa
ID:
252493

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 2: 53 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251825

Common Names

  • Appendicula pilosa
  • Hairy Appendicula
  • Appendicula

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Description

Appendicula pilosa (also called hairy appendicula, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula pilosa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Appendicula pilosa var. pilosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula pilosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula pilosa is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It is best propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces and then planted in separate pots. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, warm location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Appendicula pilosa

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

Appendicula pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula pilosa?

Appendicula pilosa

What is the family of Appendicula pilosa?

Acanthaceae

What are the common names of Appendicula pilosa?

Hairy 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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