Aerides crassifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
1088757
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parish & Rchb.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30(1): 145. 1874 [4 Jul 1874]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088095
Common Names
- Aerides Crassifolium
- Crassifolium Vanda
- Crassifolium Aerides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides crassifolium (also called Thick-leaved Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, arching stems with fragrant, white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive and colorful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides crassifolium has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides crassifolium is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Aerides crassifolium
Aerides crassifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.
Species in the Aerides genus
Aerides sukauensis, Aerides augustiana, Aerides crassifolia, Aerides crispa, Aerides emericii, Aerides falcata, Aerides houlletiana, Aerides huttonii, Aerides inflexa, Aerides jansoni, Aerides krabiensis, Aerides lawrenceae, Aerides leeana, Aerides mcmorlandii, Aerides maculosa, Aerides multiflora, Aerides odorata, Aerides orthocentra, Aerides quinquevulnera, Aerides ringens, Aerides roebelenii, Aerides rosea, Aerides rubescens, Aerides savageana, Aerides shibatiana, Aerides thibautiana, Aerides timorana, Aerides crassifolium, Aerides crispum, Aerides odoratum, Aerides multiflorum, Aerides augustianum, Aerides roseum, Aerides magnifica, Aerides migueldavidii,
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 tro-23500017: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Samuel Bonsall Parish (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parish' in the authors string.