Aerides huttonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huttonii
ID:
863795
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Veitch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Cat. New Beautiful Pl. 1868: 23 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863130
Common Names
- Aerides Huttonii
- Huttonii Orchid
- Huttonii Aerides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides huttonii (also called Hutton's Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows on trees and other woody plants in moist, humid environments. It has long, slender leaves and small, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides huttonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide erosion control and to stabilize slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides huttonii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides huttonii is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Aerides huttonii
Aerides huttonii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Aerides huttonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides huttonii?
Aerides huttonii
What family does Aerides huttonii belong to?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Aerides huttonii?
Huttonii Aerides
Species in the Aerides genus
Aerides sukauensis, Aerides augustiana, Aerides crassifolia, Aerides crispa, Aerides emericii, Aerides falcata, Aerides houlletiana, Aerides huttonii, Aerides inflexa, Aerides jansoni, Aerides krabiensis, Aerides lawrenceae, Aerides leeana, Aerides mcmorlandii, Aerides maculosa, Aerides multiflora, Aerides odorata, Aerides orthocentra, Aerides quinquevulnera, Aerides ringens, Aerides roebelenii, Aerides rosea, Aerides rubescens, Aerides savageana, Aerides shibatiana, Aerides thibautiana, Aerides timorana, Aerides crassifolium, Aerides crispum, Aerides odoratum, Aerides multiflorum, Aerides augustianum, Aerides roseum, Aerides magnifica, Aerides migueldavidii,
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-4082: Based on the initial data import
Harry Veitch (1840-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Veitch' in the authors string.