Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 232 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976832
Common Names
- Angraecum erectum
- Erect Angraecum
- Angraecum erectum
Description
Angraecum erectum (also called Erect 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 erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angraecum erectum is white and has a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecum erectum is a tropical evergreen epiphytic orchid that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Angraecum erectum
Angraecum erectum can be found in the tropical rainforests of 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,