Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ponapense
ID:
159590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kaneh.) Markgr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 49 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158919



Common Names

  • Ponape Astronidium
  • Ponape Star Orchid
  • Ponape Star-orchid


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Synonyms

  • Astronia ponapensis Kaneh. [unknown]

Description

Astronidium ponapense (also called Ponap Astronidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, and is found in coastal and lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Astronidium ponapense is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astronidium ponapense is white and has 6 petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronidium ponapense is a small, slow-growing epiphyte or lithophyte orchid. It is best grown in a pot or basket filled with a well-draining medium such as bark, moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Astronidium ponapense

Astronidium ponapense is native to the island of Ponape in the Caroline Islands and can be found in the forests of the island.

Astronidium ponapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astronidium ponapense?

Astronidium ponapense

What type of plant is Astronidium ponapense?

A shrub

Where is Astronidium ponapense native to?

Pohnpei

Species in the Astronidium genus

Astronidium aneityense, Astronidium banksianum, Astronidium brassii, Astronidium carolinense, Astronidium confertiflorum, Astronidium degeneri, Astronidium floribundum, Astronidium glabrum, Astronidium inflatum, Astronidium kasiense, Astronidium lepidotum, Astronidium macranthum, Astronidium navigatorum, Astronidium novae-hannoverae, Astronidium palauense, Astronidium pallidiflorum, Astronidium ponapense, Astronidium robustum, Astronidium samoense, Astronidium saulae, Astronidium sessilie, Astronidium storckii, Astronidium subcordatum, Astronidium subvaginatum, Astronidium tomentosum, Astronidium victoriae, Astronidium angulosum, Astronidium basinervatum, Astronidium biakense, Astronidium bracteatum, Astronidium circumscissum, Astronidium constrictum, Astronidium cuneatum, Astronidium fragilissimum, Astronidium glabratum, Astronidium infundibulare, Astronidium laeve, Astronidium lemafaense, Astronidium lepidopunctatum, Astronidium loloruense, Astronidium mammiforme, Astronidium micranthum, Astronidium miraculum-dei, Astronidium morobiense, Astronidium novae-ebudaense, Astronidium pallidum, Astronidium pseudoparviflorum, Astronidium puberulum, Astronidium rhaphidifolium, Astronidium sinuosum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:566506-1: Based on the initial data import