Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
962397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 160 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961735

Common Names

  • Amesiella Philippinensis
  • Philippine Ames' Orchid
  • Philippine Ames' Slipper Orchid

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Description

Amesiella philippinensis (also called Philippine amesiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and has a woody stem. It is native to the Philippines and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amesiella philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and containers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amesiella philippinensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that appear in summer. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Amesiella philippinensis

Amesiella philippinensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

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-7934: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.