Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
250683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 295 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250015



Common Names

  • Apostasia parvula
  • Small Apostasia
  • Small Plant


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Description

Apostasia parvula (also called Parvula apostasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a slender, solitary palm with a slender trunk, up to 10 m tall, and pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Apostasia parvula is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apostasia parvula 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 parvula 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 parvula

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

Apostasia parvula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia parvula?

Apostasia parvula

What is the common name of Apostasia parvula?

Parvula

What is the natural habitat of Apostasia parvula?

Tropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13367: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.