Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
252865

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 90 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252197



Common Names

  • Appendicula tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Appendicula
  • Tenuifolia's Appendicula


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Description

Appendicula tenuifolia (also called Slender Appendicula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows up to 15 cm tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 cm. It is found in montane rainforests, and prefers moist, cool climates.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula tenuifolia is used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Appendicula tenuifolia var. tenuifolia
Appendicula tenuifolia var. filiformis J.J.Wood

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Appendicula tenuifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula tenuifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a mix of peat and sand. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Appendicula tenuifolia

Appendicula tenuifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Appendicula tenuifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Appendicula tenuifolia?

Slender Appendicula

What is the native range of Appendicula tenuifolia?

Southeast Asia

What is the leaf shape of Appendicula tenuifolia?

Lanceolate

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13583: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.