Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
1223952

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

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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.

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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 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-50032231: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.