Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palmicola
ID:
979597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 376 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978935

Common Names

  • Palmicola Angraecum
  • Angraecum Orchid
  • Star Orchid

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Angraecum palmicola (also called 'Palm-like Angraecum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands, and is characterized by its large, white flowers with yellow-green lips.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum palmicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum palmicola has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum palmicola is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-drained, organic-rich soil that is kept evenly moist. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Angraecum palmicola

Angraecum palmicola is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist woods and meadows.

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-9585: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.