Aeridostachya macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
923588
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 12 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922923
Common Names
- Aeridostachya Macrophylla
- Macrophylla Aeridostachya
- Large-Leaved Aeridostachya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Aeridostachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya macrophylla is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya macrophylla has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeridostachya macrophylla is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Aeridostachya macrophylla
Aeridostachya macrophylla is native to India.
Species in the Aeridostachya genus
Aeridostachya acuminata, Aeridostachya clavimentalis, Aeridostachya coffeicolor, Aeridostachya crassipes, Aeridostachya dasystachys, Aeridostachya decurrentipetala, Aeridostachya feddeana, Aeridostachya gobiensis, Aeridostachya junghunii, Aeridostachya mearnsii, Aeridostachya odontoglossa, Aeridostachya ovilis, Aeridostachya robusta, Aeridostachya sumatrensis, Aeridostachya trichotaenia, Aeridostachya unifolia, Aeridostachya vulcanica, Aeridostachya macrophylla, Aeridostachya propinqua, Aeridostachya dulitensis,
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
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113741-1: Based on the initial data import