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.
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.
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.