Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
werneri
ID:
253120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 376 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252452

Common Names

  • Werneri Appendicula
  • Werner Appendicula
  • Werner's Appendicula

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Description

Appendicula werneri (also called Werneri Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, arching stem with a single, thin, arching leaf and a single, thin, arching flower spike. It grows in humid forests, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula werneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula werneri has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula werneri is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The rhizomes can be divided and potted in a well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Appendicula werneri

Appendicula werneri can be found in Ecuador.

Appendicula werneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula werneri?

Appendicula werneri

What is the natural habitat of Appendicula werneri?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Appendicula werneri?

Werner's Appendicula

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-13607: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.