Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
253321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 48: 294 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252653

Common Names

  • Appunia guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Appunia
  • Guatemalan Appunia Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Morinda guatemalensis (Donn.Sm.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Morinda mesochora Standl. [valid]

Description

Appunia guatemalensis (also called the Guatemalan Appunia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is found growing in moist forests and meadows at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a single, thin, upright stem and a single, large, white flower with yellowish-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Appunia guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis 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 guatemalensis

Appunia guatemalensis can be found in Guatemala.

Appunia guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appunia guatemalensis?

Appunia guatemalensis

What is the common name of Appunia guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Appunia

What is the natural habitat of Appunia guatemalensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-13627: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.