Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tubilaria
ID:
923577

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 39 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922912

Common Names

  • Appendicula Tubilaria
  • Tubilaria Appendicula
  • Tubular Appendicula

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Description

Appendicula tubilaria (also called Tubular Appendicula, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It has an erect stem, with leaves that are dark green, lanceolate, and glossy. The flowers are white, fragrant, and arranged in a raceme. It grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula tubilaria is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula tubilaria has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are linear and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula tubilaria is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Appendicula tubilaria

Appendicula tubilaria can be found in tropical regions of Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468587: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.