Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mofakoko
ID:
979186

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 189 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978524

Common Names

  • Mofakoko Orchid
  • Mofakoko Angraecum
  • Angraecum Mofakoko

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Description

Angraecum mofakoko (also called Mofakoko Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with white flowers and a height of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum mofakoko is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum mofakoko is white or yellowish-white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum mofakoko is an epiphytic orchid. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, chunky soil mix. The pot should be placed in a bright, shady location with indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize the plant regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Angraecum mofakoko

Angraecum mofakoko can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and East Africa.

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,

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