Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tricalcarata
ID:
856107

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 43 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855442

Common Names

  • Aeranthes tricalcarata
  • Three-spurred Aeranthes
  • Three-spiked Aeranthes

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Description

Aeranthes tricalcarata (also called Three-Spiked Aeranthes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 0.2-0.6 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aeranthes tricalcarata is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeranthes tricalcarata has small, white flowers, with small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeranthes tricalcarata is a tropical orchid that is native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 6 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.

Where to Find Aeranthes tricalcarata

Aeranthes tricalcarata can be found in tropical rainforests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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,