Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
claessensii
ID:
976575

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 184 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975913

Common Names

  • Angraecum claessensii
  • Claessens' Angraecum
  • Claessens' Star Orchid

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Description

Angraecum claessensii (also called Claessens' Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum claessensii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum claessensii is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum claessensii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Angraecum claessensii

Angraecum claessensii is native to 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,

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