Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pinifolium
ID:
979835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 99 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979173

Common Names

  • Angraecum pinifolium
  • Pinifolium Angraecum
  • Pinifolium Star Orchid

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Description

Angraecum pinifolium (also called Angraecum pinifolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb, up to 30 cm tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is native to Africa, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum pinifolium is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a showy display of bright purple flowers and glossy green leaves. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum pinifolium has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum pinifolium is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Angraecum pinifolium

Angraecum pinifolium can be found in the 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9610: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.