Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
283903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 44 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283235

Common Names

  • Ascidieria longifolia
  • Long-Leaved Ascidieria
  • Ascidieria

Searching for Ascidieria longifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pinalia longifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ascidieria verticillaris (Kraenzl.) Garay [unknown]
  • Eria longifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eria verticillaris Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cymboglossum longifolium (Hook.f.) Brieger [unknown]

Description

Ascidieria longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Pritchardia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to the islands of Hawaii. It is a small fan palm, growing to a height of up to 6 m (20 ft). It is found in dry and mesic forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ascidieria longifolia is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ascidieria longifolia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Ascidieria longifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ascidieria longifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ascidieria longifolia

Ascidieria longifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ascidieria longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascidieria longifolia?

Ascidieria longifolia

What is the common name of Ascidieria longifolia?

Longifolia Ascidieria

Where is Ascidieria longifolia native to?

India

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-16552: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.