Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ramifera
ID:
250696

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen & K.Y.Lang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 24: 349 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250028



Common Names

  • Apostasia ramifera
  • Ramifera Apostasia
  • Ramifera Apostasia Orchid


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Description

Apostasia ramifera (also called Ramifera 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 ramifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apostasia ramifera has white flowers with seven petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostasia ramifera 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 ramifera

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

Apostasia ramifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia ramifera?

Apostasia ramifera

What is the common name of Apostasia ramifera?

Ramifera

What is the natural habitat of Apostasia ramifera?

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-13369: Based on the initial data import
Kai Yung Lang (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Lang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.