Status:
valid
Authors:
Hermans, la Croix & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 109: 43 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975944
Common Names
- Angraecum clareae
- Clareae Orchid
- Clareae Angraecum
Uses & Benefits
Angraecum clareae is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers. It is also used for its wood, which is strong and durable and is used for making furniture, tools, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angraecum clareae is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecum clareae can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Angraecum clareae
Angraecum clareae 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,