Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
415524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 79 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414856



Common Names

  • Acriopsis Ridleyi
  • Ridley's Acriopsis
  • Ridley's Fan Flower


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Description

Acriopsis ridleyi (also called Ridley's Acriopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has white, yellow, or pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acriopsis ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acriopsis ridleyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acriopsis ridleyi is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It can also be propagated from seeds, but the seedlings take a long time to establish and may not survive in dry conditions.

Where to Find Acriopsis ridleyi

Acriopsis ridleyi is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Acriopsis ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acriopsis ridleyi?

Acriopsis ridleyi

What is the common name of Acriopsis ridleyi?

Ridleyi Moth

What is the family of Acriopsis ridleyi?

Noctuidae

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-2445: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.