Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alba
ID:
250834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 299 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250166



Common Names

  • Appendicula alba
  • White Moss
  • Alba Moss


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Synonyms

  • Podochilus albus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula alba (also called White Appendicula, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula alba is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula alba has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula alba is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Appendicula alba

Appendicula alba is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Appendicula alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula alba?

Appendicula alba

What are the common names of Appendicula alba?

No common names

What is the growth habit of Appendicula alba?

It is a small shrub

Species in the Appendicula genus

Appendicula aberrans, Appendicula adnata, Appendicula alba, Appendicula anceps, Appendicula anemophila, Appendicula angustifolia, Appendicula annamensis, Appendicula anomala, Appendicula babiensis, Appendicula baliensis, Appendicula biloba, Appendicula bilobulata, Appendicula biumbonata, Appendicula bracteata, Appendicula bracteosa, Appendicula brevimentum, Appendicula buxifolia, Appendicula calcarata, Appendicula calcicola, Appendicula callifera, Appendicula carinifera, Appendicula carnosa, Appendicula celebica, Appendicula chalmersiana, Appendicula clemensiae, Appendicula collina, Appendicula concava, Appendicula congenera, Appendicula congesta, Appendicula cornuta, Appendicula crispa, Appendicula cristata, Appendicula crotalina, Appendicula cuneata, Appendicula dajakorum, Appendicula damusensis, Appendicula dendrobioides, Appendicula densifolia, Appendicula disticha, Appendicula djamuensis, Appendicula effusa, Appendicula elegans, Appendicula elmeri, Appendicula fallax, Appendicula fasciculata, Appendicula fenixii, Appendicula flaccida, Appendicula floribunda, Appendicula foliosa, Appendicula fractiflexa,

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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