Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steffensiana
ID:
252822

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 119 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252154

Common Names

  • Appendicula Steffensiana
  • Appendicula de Steffensiana
  • Appendicula de la Steffensiana

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Synonyms

  • Podochilus steffensianus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula steffensiana (also called Steffen's Appendicula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows up to 15 cm tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 cm. It is found in montane rainforests, and prefers moist, cool climates.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula steffensiana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula steffensiana has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and summer. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula steffensiana is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sheltered location until they are well-established.

Where to Find Appendicula steffensiana

Appendicula steffensiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Appendicula steffensiana FAQ

What is the common name of Appendicula steffensiana?

Steffen's Appendicula

What is the native range of Appendicula steffensiana?

Central America

What is the leaf shape of Appendicula steffensiana?

Lanceolate

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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