Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
shenzhenica
ID:
921710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu & L.J.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Sci. J. 29: 39 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921045



Common Names

  • Apostasia shenzhenica
  • Shenzhenica Apostasia
  • Shenzhenica Orchid


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Description

Apostasia shenzhenica (also called Shenzhen Apostasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Apostasia shenzhenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apostasia shenzhenica is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apostasia shenzhenica is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Apostasia shenzhenica

Apostasia shenzhenica is native to China and can be found in the forests of the country.

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-466620: Based on the initial data import
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.