Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl. ex Stapf) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 51 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922949
Common Names
- Ascidieria grandis
- Grandis Ascidieria
- Ascidieria
Description
Ascidieria grandis (also called the Large Ascidia, among many other common names) is a large, solitary ascidian with a single, bulbous body. It is native to the Mediterranean, and grows in shallow, rocky waters.
Uses & Benefits
Ascidieria grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ascidieria grandis flower is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and succulent.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ascidieria grandis is a marine invertebrate native to the Mediterranean Sea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ascidieria grandis
Ascidieria grandis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Ascidieria genus
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,