Aerides orthocentra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthocentra
ID:
869099
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 87: 132 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868434
Common Names
- Orthocentra Aerides
- Orthocentra Orchid
- Orthocentra Orchids
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides orthocentra (also called Orthocentra Vanda, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in a variety of habitats, including tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides orthocentra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerides orthocentra is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with a single, slender stem.
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Aerides orthocentra can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of salt and can be used in coastal gardens.
Where to Find Aerides orthocentra
Aerides orthocentra is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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-4132: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.