Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 24: 208 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252697
Common Names
- Appunia Siebertii
- Siebertii Appunia
- Siebertii Appunia
Synonyms
- Morinda siebertii (Standl.) Steyerm. [valid]
Description
Appunia siebertii (also called Siebert's Appunia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has white flowers with a yellow lip and a yellow throat. It is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
Uses & Benefits
Appunia siebertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Appunia siebertii has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appunia siebertii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Appunia siebertii
Appunia siebertii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Appunia siebertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appunia siebertii?
Appunia siebertii
What is the common name of Appunia siebertii?
Siebertii Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Appunia siebertii?
Appunia siebertii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Species in the Appunia genus
Appunia aurantiaca,
Appunia calycina,
Appunia debilis,
Appunia guatemalensis,
Appunia odontocalyx,
Appunia siebertii,
Appunia tenuiflora,
Appunia triphylla,
Appunia venezuelensis,
Appunia longipedunculata,
Appunia peduncularis,
Appunia megalantha,
Appunia morindoides,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,