Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 1442 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871326
Common Names
- Ringens Fescue
- Mountain Fescue
- Aerides Fescue
Description
Aerides ringens (also called White Vanda, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a twining habit, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides ringens is used for its ornamental value and as a garden plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides ringens has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerides ringens is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It grows in partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location.
Where to Find Aerides ringens
Aerides ringens is native to Southeast Asia.
Aerides ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides ringens?
Aerides ringens
What is the common name of Aerides ringens?
Ringed Aerides
What is the family of Aerides ringens?
Orchidaceae
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,