Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
torta
ID:
252958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 303 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252290



Common Names

  • Torta Appendicula
  • Torta Appendicula Vine
  • Torta Appendicula Climber


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Synonyms

  • Appendicula rhodiola Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Podochilus tortus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Appendicula torta (also called Twisted Appendicula, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually up to 6 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where it grows in wet montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Appendicula torta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appendicula torta has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish hue. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appendicula torta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Divide the clumps and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Appendicula torta

Appendicula torta is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 500-3000 m.

Appendicula torta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appendicula torta?

Appendicula torta

What type of plant is Appendicula torta?

Orchid

Where is Appendicula torta native to?

South America

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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