Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roebelenii
ID:
872089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 21: 510 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871424

Common Names

  • Roebelenii Aerides
  • Roebelenii Orchid
  • Roebelen's Aerides

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Description

Aerides roebelenii (also called Dwarf Vanda, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a twining habit, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Aerides roebelenii is used for its ornamental value and as a garden plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerides roebelenii has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerides roebelenii is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Aerides roebelenii

Aerides roebelenii is native to Southeast Asia.

Aerides roebelenii FAQ

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Aerides roebelenii

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Robelen's Aerides

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Orchidaceae

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,

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