Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
253299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 471 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252631

Common Names

  • Appunia calycina
  • Calycine Appunia
  • Calycine Appunia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Morinda calycina (Benth.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Bellynkxia calycina (Benth.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Coffea calycina Benth. [valid]

Description

Appunia calycina (also called Calycina 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

Appunia calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appunia calycina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appunia calycina is a small epiphytic orchid found in tropical Asia. It is best cultivated in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Appunia calycina

Appunia calycina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Appunia calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appunia calycina?

Appunia calycina

What type of plant is Appunia calycina?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Appunia calycina found?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13625: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.