Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
conchiferum
ID:
976683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 205 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976021

Common Names

  • Angraecum conchiferum
  • Angraecum Orchid
  • Fragrant Angraecum

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Description

Angraecum conchiferum (also called Star of Bethlehem Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum conchiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum conchiferum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Angraecum conchiferum

Angraecum conchiferum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands.

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-9312: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.