Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
250665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 423 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249997



Common Names

  • Apostasia odorata
  • Odorata
  • Fragrant Apostasia


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Synonyms

  • Mesodactylis odorata Endl. [unknown]
  • Apostasia platystylis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Apostasia selebica J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Apostasia thorelii Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Apostasia odorata (also called 'Fragrant 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 odorata 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 odorata 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 odorata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Apostasia odorata

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

Apostasia odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia odorata?

Apostasia odorata

What is the common name of Apostasia odorata?

Odorata Apostasia

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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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