Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calceata
ID:
928725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 150 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928062

Common Names

  • Aa Calceata
  • Shoe-shaped Aa
  • Shoe-shaped Aa Tree

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Description

Aa calceata (also called Calceate Aa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aa calceata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aa calceata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aa calceata is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Aa calceata

Aa calceata is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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-5: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.