Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
975721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frapp. ex Cordem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion : 211 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975059

Common Names

  • Appendiculatum Angraecum
  • African Star Orchid
  • Angraecum

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Description

Angraecum appendiculatum (also called Appendiculate Angraecum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum appendiculatum is an ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum appendiculatum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum appendiculatum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Angraecum appendiculatum

Angraecum appendiculatum can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Angraecum genus

Angraecum platycornu, Angraecum sanfordii, Angraecum oeonioides, Angraecum corrugatum, Angraecum acutipetalum, Angraecum affine, Angraecum alleizettei, Angraecum aloifolium, Angraecum ambrense, Angraecum amplexicaule, Angraecum ampullaceum, Angraecum andasibense, Angraecum andringitranum, Angraecum angustipetalum, Angraecum angustum, Angraecum ankeranense, Angraecum aporoides, Angraecum appendiculatum, Angraecum appendiculoides, Angraecum arachnites, Angraecum astroarche, Angraecum aviceps, Angraecum bancoense, Angraecum baronii, Angraecum bemarivoense, Angraecum bicallosum, Angraecum birrimense, Angraecum borbonicum, Angraecum brachyrhopalon, Angraecum bracteosum, Angraecum breve, Angraecum brevicornu, Angraecum cadetii, Angraecum calceolus, Angraecum caricifolium, Angraecum caulescens, Angraecum chaetopodum, Angraecum chamaeanthus, Angraecum chermezonii, Angraecum chimanimaniense, Angraecum cilaosianum, Angraecum claessensii, Angraecum clareae, Angraecum clavigerum, Angraecum compactum, Angraecum compressicaule, Angraecum conchiferum, Angraecum conchoglossum, Angraecum cordemoyi, Angraecum coriaceum,

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 kew-9220: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Charles Frappier (1813-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frapp.' in the authors string.