Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
amicorum
ID:
503909

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Hall

Source:
ksu

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 133 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503241



Common Names

  • Saxicolella amicorum
  • Amicorum Saxicolella
  • Amicorum Orchid


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Description

Saxicolella amicorum (also called Amicorum Saxicolella, among many other common names) is a species of fern with a rhizomatous root system. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saxicolella amicorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxicolella amicorum is a pink, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxicolella amicorum is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Saxicolella amicorum

Saxicolella amicorum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Saxicolella amicorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxicolella amicorum?

Saxicolella amicorum

What is the common name of Saxicolella amicorum?

Friend's Saxicolella

What is the native range of Saxicolella amicorum?

India to China and Southeast Asia

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,