Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
847929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 1: 185 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847264

Common Names

  • Flipper Orchid
  • Fairy Slipper
  • Fairy Orchid

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Description

Aeranthes filipes (also called Aeranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin stems with bright green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist, shady forests and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeranthes filipes has small, white flowers and small, dark-colored seeds. Its seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes filipes can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a warm-season grass and will go dormant in the winter. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt.

Where to Find Aeranthes filipes

Aeranthes filipes is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Aeranthes filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeranthes filipes?

Aeranthes filipes

What are the common names of Aeranthes filipes?

Fingerleaf Orchid, Fingerleaf Orchid

What is the growth habit of Aeranthes filipes?

It is an epiphytic orchid with a clumping growth habit.

Species in the Aeranthes genus

Aeranthes campbelliae, Aeranthes virginalis, Aeranthes adenopoda, Aeranthes aemula, Aeranthes africana, Aeranthes albidiflora, Aeranthes ambrensis, Aeranthes angustidens, Aeranthes antennophora, Aeranthes arachnitis, Aeranthes bathieana, Aeranthes carnosa, Aeranthes caudata, Aeranthes crassifolia, Aeranthes denticulata, Aeranthes dentiens, Aeranthes ecalcarata, Aeranthes filipes, Aeranthes grandiflora, Aeranthes hermannii, Aeranthes laxiflora, Aeranthes leandriana, Aeranthes moratii, Aeranthes multinodis, Aeranthes neoperrieri, Aeranthes nidus, Aeranthes orophila, Aeranthes orthopoda, Aeranthes parkesii, Aeranthes parvula, Aeranthes peyrotii, Aeranthes polyanthema, Aeranthes ramosa, Aeranthes robusta, Aeranthes sambiranoensis, Aeranthes schlechteri, Aeranthes setiformis, Aeranthes setipes, Aeranthes strangulata, Aeranthes subramosa, Aeranthes tenella, Aeranthes tricalcarata, Aeranthes tropophila, Aeranthes strangulatus, Aeranthes unciformis,

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-3931: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.