Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
egertonii
ID:
977357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Oban : 107 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976695

Common Names

  • Angraecum egertonii
  • Egertonii Angraecum
  • Egertonii Orchid

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Description

Angraecum egertonii (also called Egerton's Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a single, white flower. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum egertonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum egertonii has small, white flowers with long, slender petals and sepals. The flowers are borne on a long, erect stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum egertonii is a tropical orchid that can be grown in a warm, humid environment. It requires bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). It is best propagated by division, as it can be difficult to grow from seed. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, chunky orchid mix.

Where to Find Angraecum egertonii

Angraecum egertonii 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-9376: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.