Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
250622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 242 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249954



Common Names

  • Latifolia Apostasia
  • Apostasia latifolia
  • Latifolia


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Synonyms

  • Apostasia elliptica J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Adactylus ellipticus (J.J.Sm.) Cretz. [unknown]
  • Adactylus latifolius Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Apostasia latifolia (also called 'Broad-leaved Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Apostasia latifolia is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apostasia latifolia has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostasia latifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-21°C and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Apostasia latifolia

Apostasia latifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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Orchidaceae

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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