Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albidiflora
ID:
844638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toill.-Gen., Ursch & Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 205 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843973

Common Names

  • Albidiflora Aeranthes
  • Albidiflora's Aeranthes
  • Albidiflora Aer

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Description

Aeranthes albidiflora (also called White-flowered Aeranthes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Madagascar. It has white flowers with yellow-green lips and a yellow-green column. It is found in humid, evergreen forests and grasslands, and is endemic to Madagascar.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes albidiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for caterpillars.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeranthes albidiflora has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes albidiflora is a perennial orchid native to Madagascar. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Aeranthes albidiflora

Aeranthes albidiflora is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests.

Aeranthes albidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeranthes albidiflora?

Aeranthes albidiflora

What is the common name of Aeranthes albidiflora?

White-flowered Aeranthes

What is the lifespan of Aeranthes albidiflora?

Perennial

Species in the Aeranthes genus

Aeranthes campbelliae, Aeranthes virginalis, Aeranthes adenopoda, Aeranthes aemula, Aeranthes africana, Aeranthes albidiflora, Aeranthes ambrensis, Aeranthes angustidens, Aeranthes antennophora, Aeranthes arachnitis, Aeranthes bathieana, Aeranthes carnosa, Aeranthes caudata, Aeranthes crassifolia, Aeranthes denticulata, Aeranthes dentiens, Aeranthes ecalcarata, Aeranthes filipes, Aeranthes grandiflora, Aeranthes hermannii, Aeranthes laxiflora, Aeranthes leandriana, Aeranthes moratii, Aeranthes multinodis, Aeranthes neoperrieri, Aeranthes nidus, Aeranthes orophila, Aeranthes orthopoda, Aeranthes parkesii, Aeranthes parvula, Aeranthes peyrotii, Aeranthes polyanthema, Aeranthes ramosa, Aeranthes robusta, Aeranthes sambiranoensis, Aeranthes schlechteri, Aeranthes setiformis, Aeranthes setipes, Aeranthes strangulata, Aeranthes subramosa, Aeranthes tenella, Aeranthes tricalcarata, Aeranthes tropophila, Aeranthes strangulatus, Aeranthes unciformis,

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-3899: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Jeanne Toilliez-Genoud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toill.-Gen.' in the authors string.
Eugène Ursch (1882-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ursch' in the authors string.