Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fogangica
ID:
1334577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Yin, P.S.Zhong & Z.J.Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 277: 63 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347031





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Description

Apostasia fogangica (also called Fogang Apostasia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Himalayas. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Apostasia fogangica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apostasia fogangica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostasia fogangica is a tropical orchid native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Apostasia fogangica

Apostasia fogangica is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Apostasia fogangica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia fogangica?

Apostasia fogangica

What is the common name of Apostasia fogangica?

Fogangica Apostasia

What is the natural habitat of Apostasia fogangica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Ya Yi Yin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Yin' in the authors string.
Ping Sheng Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Zhong' in the authors string.