Status:
valid
Authors:
Toill.-Gen., Ursch & Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 212 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851007
Common Names
- Neoperrier's Aeranthes
- Aeranthes Neoperrieri
- Neoperrier's Aeranthes
Description
Aeranthes neoperrieri (also called Neoperrier's aeranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a clumping habit with thin, wiry stems and narrow, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Aeranthes neoperrieri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for thatching and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeranthes neoperrieri has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeranthes neoperrieri is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Aeranthes neoperrieri
Aeranthes neoperrieri can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, in the Mediterranean region, and in Central Asia.
Aeranthes neoperrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeranthes neoperrieri?
Aeranthes neoperrieri
What is the common name of Aeranthes neoperrieri?
Madagascar Perrier's Aeranthes
Where is Aeranthes neoperrieri 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,