Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) W.Suarez & Cootes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 71 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911581
Common Names
- Zamboanga Sea Squirt
- Zamboanga Tunicate
- Zamboanga Sea Pork
Description
Ascidieria zamboangensis (also called Zamboanga Ascidieria, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small fern with dark green, fan-shaped fronds. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ascidieria zamboangensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ascidieria zamboangensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with white and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ascidieria zamboangensis is a slow-growing, terrestrial fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by spores.
Where to Find Ascidieria zamboangensis
Ascidieria zamboangensis is native to the Philippines, in the province of Zamboanga.
Ascidieria zamboangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ascidieria zamboangensis?
Ascidieria zamboangensis
What is the common name of Ascidieria zamboangensis?
Zamboangensis Ascidieria
Where is Ascidieria zamboangensis native to?
Philippines
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,