Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vesiculosa
ID:
792128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 392 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791461



Common Names

  • Vesiculosa Aspidogyne
  • Vesiculosa Star-Vine
  • Vesiculosa Star Vine


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Description

Aspidogyne vesiculosa (also called 'Vesicular aspidogyne', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a pointed tip and a glossy texture. It prefers humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidogyne vesiculosa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidogyne vesiculosa is a small, yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, ovate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidogyne vesiculosa is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Aspidogyne vesiculosa

Aspidogyne vesiculosa is native to the Caribbean islands, specifically Jamaica and Hispaniola.

Aspidogyne vesiculosa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aspidogyne vesiculosa?

The ideal temperature for Aspidogyne vesiculosa is between 18-25°C (64-77°F).

What is the ideal light for Aspidogyne vesiculosa?

Aspidogyne vesiculosa prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Aspidogyne vesiculosa?

Aspidogyne vesiculosa prefers high humidity levels of around 60-80%.

Species in the Aspidogyne genus

Aspidogyne argentea, Aspidogyne bidentifera, Aspidogyne boliviensis, Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha, Aspidogyne bruxelii, Aspidogyne commelinoides, Aspidogyne confusa, Aspidogyne decora, Aspidogyne fimbrillaris, Aspidogyne foliosa, Aspidogyne hylibates, Aspidogyne hyphaematica, Aspidogyne kuczynskii, Aspidogyne lindleyana, Aspidogyne longicornu, Aspidogyne malmei, Aspidogyne metallescens, Aspidogyne multifoliata, Aspidogyne mystacina, Aspidogyne pumila, Aspidogyne rariflora, Aspidogyne repens, Aspidogyne robusta, Aspidogyne serripetala, Aspidogyne steyermarkii, Aspidogyne stictophylla, Aspidogyne tuerckheimii, Aspidogyne utriculata, Aspidogyne mosaica, Aspidogyne gigantea, Aspidogyne vesiculosa, Aspidogyne grandis, Aspidogyne grayumii, Aspidogyne herzogii, Aspidogyne misera, Aspidogyne popayanensis, Aspidogyne roseoalba, Aspidogyne zonata, Aspidogyne carauchana, Aspidogyne chocoensis, Aspidogyne cruciformis, Aspidogyne goaltalensis, Aspidogyne longibracteata, Aspidogyne mendoncae, Aspidogyne rotundifolia, Aspidogyne sumacoensis, Aspidogyne costaricensis, Aspidogyne harlingii, Aspidogyne alajuelae, Aspidogyne amazonica,

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-330037: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.