Status:
valid
Authors:
Lodd. ex J.Paxton
Source:
tro
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Paxt. Fl. Gard. 2: 109, pl. 60 1853
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223290
Common Names
- Aerides Roseum
- Roseum Vanda
- Roseum
Description
Aerides roseum (also called Rose Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower with pink petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides roseum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerides roseum is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerides roseum is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Aerides roseum
Aerides roseum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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,