Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caricifolia
ID:
921729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Wood) J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 5: 87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921064

Common Names

  • Ascidieria Caricifolia
  • Caricifolia Grass
  • Fruit-Leaved Grass

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Description

Ascidieria caricifolia (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ascidieria caricifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ascidieria caricifolia var. glabra (J.J.Wood) J.J.Wood
Ascidieria caricifolia var. caricifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ascidieria caricifolia has small white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascidieria caricifolia is a tropical fern that can be propagated from spores or division. To propagate from spores, collect the spores from the underside of the fronds and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The spores should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizome into several sections, each with at least one bud. Plant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Ascidieria caricifolia

Ascidieria caricifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

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-466646: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.