Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
250736

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 75 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250068



Common Names

  • Wallichii Palm
  • Wallichii Fishtail Palm
  • Wallichii Fishtail


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Synonyms

  • Mesodactylis deflexa Wall. [unknown]
  • Mesodactylis wallichii Endl. [unknown]
  • Apostasia alba Rolfe [unknown]
  • Apostasia curvata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Apostasia gracilis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Apostasia lucida Blume ex Siebe [unknown]
  • Apostasia nipponica Masam. [unknown]
  • Apostasia papuana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Apostasia stylidioides Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Apostasia wallichii nipponica (Masam.) Masam. [unknown]
  • Apostasia wallichii nipponica (Masam.) Masam. [unknown]
  • Apostasia wallichii seraweiensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Neumayera stylidioides Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Niemeyera stylidioides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Apostasia wallichii (also called Wallich's Apostasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Apostasia wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apostasia wallichii 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 wallichii 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 wallichii

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

Apostasia wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apostasia wallichii?

Apostasia wallichii

What is the common name of Apostasia wallichii?

Wallichii Apostasia

What is the family of Apostasia wallichii?

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-13373: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.