Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leandriana
ID:
850178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 83 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000849513

Common Names

  • Leandriana Aeranthes
  • Leandriana Orchid
  • Leandriana Flower

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Description

Aeranthes leandriana (also called Aeranthes leandriana, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in tropical Africa. It has a single, fleshy, oblong-elliptic, acute, glabrous leaf and a single, fleshy, oblong-elliptic, acute, glabrous leaf. It is found in tropical Africa in humid forests, often on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes leandriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeranthes leandriana has small, white flowers that produce small, brown seeds. The seedlings have thin, green stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes leandriana is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Aeranthes leandriana

Aeranthes leandriana is native to Madagascar.

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-3953: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.