Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) A.D.Hawkes ex Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(14): 863 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981300
Common Names
- Ania elmeri
- Elmer's Ania
- Elmer Ania
Description
Ania elmeri (also called Elmer's 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 elmeri is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ania elmeri are small, yellow-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ania elmeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Ania elmeri
Ania elmeri is native to the temperate forests of Japan.
Species in the Ania genus
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,