Aerides magnifica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
1327874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cootes & W.Suarez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 21: 127 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340328
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides magnifica (also called Magnificent aerides, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides magnifica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides magnifica has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides magnifica can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aerides magnifica
Aerides magnifica can be found in the Philippines.
Aerides magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides magnifica?
Aerides magnifica
What is the natural habitat of Aerides magnifica?
India
What are the care requirements for Aerides magnifica?
Aerides magnifica prefers warm temperatures, high humidity, and bright indirect light.
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
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141765-1: Based on the initial data import