Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
magdalenae
ID:
978875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 354 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978213

Common Names

  • Angraecum magdalenae
  • Magdalena Angraecum
  • Magdalena Star Orchid

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Description

Angraecum magdalenae (also called 'Magdalena Angraecum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It grows in humid forests and is characterized by its white flowers with a long spur and a hairy ovary.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum magdalenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Angraecum magdalenae var. magdalenae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum magdalenae flowers have white petals and sepals, and a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum magdalenae can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Angraecum magdalenae

Angraecum magdalenae can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-9518: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.