Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cilaosianum
ID:
976551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 432 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975889

Common Names

  • Angraecum cilaosianum
  • Cilaosianum Angraecum
  • Angraecum Cilaosianum

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Description

Angraecum cilaosianum (also called Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with a long spur. It grows in humid, tropical forests at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum cilaosianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum cilaosianum is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum cilaosianum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done when the plant is dormant and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Angraecum cilaosianum

Angraecum cilaosianum is native to Madagascar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-9299: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.