Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aloifolium
ID:
975503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hermans & P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 105: 108 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974841

Common Names

  • Angraecum Aloifolium
  • Aloifolium Angraecum
  • Aloifolium Star Orchid

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Description

Angraecum aloifolium (also called Aloe-leaved Angraecum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is an epiphyte with long, thin stems and long, thin leaves. It has white flowers with a yellow center and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum aloifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum aloifolium has white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed capsule. The seedlings are small, round and green. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum aloifolium is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of about 2 feet. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done when the plant is repotted and the roots are divided into two or more sections. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Angraecum aloifolium

Angraecum aloifolium is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests at elevations of 500-1000m.

Species in the Angraecum genus

Angraecum platycornu, Angraecum sanfordii, Angraecum oeonioides, Angraecum corrugatum, Angraecum acutipetalum, Angraecum affine, Angraecum alleizettei, Angraecum aloifolium, Angraecum ambrense, Angraecum amplexicaule, Angraecum ampullaceum, Angraecum andasibense, Angraecum andringitranum, Angraecum angustipetalum, Angraecum angustum, Angraecum ankeranense, Angraecum aporoides, Angraecum appendiculatum, Angraecum appendiculoides, Angraecum arachnites, Angraecum astroarche, Angraecum aviceps, Angraecum bancoense, Angraecum baronii, Angraecum bemarivoense, Angraecum bicallosum, Angraecum birrimense, Angraecum borbonicum, Angraecum brachyrhopalon, Angraecum bracteosum, Angraecum breve, Angraecum brevicornu, Angraecum cadetii, Angraecum calceolus, Angraecum caricifolium, Angraecum caulescens, Angraecum chaetopodum, Angraecum chamaeanthus, Angraecum chermezonii, Angraecum chimanimaniense, Angraecum cilaosianum, Angraecum claessensii, Angraecum clareae, Angraecum clavigerum, Angraecum compactum, Angraecum compressicaule, Angraecum conchiferum, Angraecum conchoglossum, Angraecum cordemoyi, Angraecum coriaceum,

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-9199: Based on the initial data import
Johan Hermans (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hermans' in the authors string.
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.