Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
compactum
ID:
976662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 339 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976000

Common Names

  • Angraecum compactum
  • Compactum Orchid
  • Compactum Angraecum

Searching for Angraecum compactum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Angraecum compactum (also called Star of Bethlehem orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum compactum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum compactum is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

Searching for Angraecum compactum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum compactum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Angraecum compactum

Angraecum compactum is native to Madagascar.

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-9310: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.