Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
anemophila
ID:
250870

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 8: 36 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250202



Common Names

  • Appendicula anemophila
  • Anemophila Moss
  • Anemophilous Moss


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Synonyms

  • Cyphochilus anemophilus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula anemophila (also called Appendicula anemophila, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Brazil and is found in open, rocky areas in the Atlantic forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula anemophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula anemophila is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula anemophila is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Appendicula anemophila

Appendicula anemophila is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Appendicula anemophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula anemophila?

Appendicula anemophila

What is the common name of Appendicula anemophila?

Wind-loving Appendicula

What is the natural habitat of Appendicula anemophila?

Neotropical rainforest

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,