Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
981921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 129 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981259



Common Names

  • Ania angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Ania
  • Slender-leaved Ania


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Description

Ania angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved ania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ania angustifolia is a small shrub with white flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ania angustifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ania angustifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Ania angustifolia

Ania angustifolia is native to the temperate forests of Japan.

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,

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