Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
250654

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 76 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249986



Common Names

  • Apostasia nuda
  • Nuda
  • Naked Apostasia


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Synonyms

  • Apostasia brunonis Griff. [unknown]
  • Apostasia lobbii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Adactylus brunonis (Griff.) Cretz. [unknown]
  • Adactylus lobbii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Adactylus nudus Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Apostasia nuda (also called 'Naked 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 nuda 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

The flower of Apostasia nuda is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostasia nuda is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Apostasia nuda

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

Apostasia nuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia nuda?

Apostasia nuda

What is the common name of Apostasia nuda?

Nuda Apostasia

What is the family of Apostasia nuda?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13364: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.