Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bifolia
ID:
247100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Rupp & Hatch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 70: 61 (1945 publ. 1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246432



Common Names

  • Mussaenda aestuarii
  • Mussaenda afzelii
  • Mussaenda afzelioides


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Synonyms

  • Caladenia bifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Caladenia macrophylla Colenso [illegitimate]
  • Chiloglottis bifolia (Hook.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Chiloglottis traversii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Aporostylis bifolia (also called Bifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It has dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aporostylis bifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aporostylis bifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporostylis bifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aporostylis bifolia

Aporostylis bifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Aporostylis bifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporostylis bifolia?

Aporostylis bifolia

What type of plant is Aporostylis bifolia?

Herb

Where is Aporostylis bifolia found?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Aporostylis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13027: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.
Edwin Daniel Hatch (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatch' in the authors string.