Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
976749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 432 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976087

Common Names

  • Coriaceum Angraecum
  • Coriaceous Angraecum
  • Coriaceum Angraecum

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Description

Angraecum coriaceum (also called ‘Coriaceous Angraecum’, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has long, thin leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum coriaceum 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 coriaceum is yellow or orange, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum coriaceum is a species of orchid that is native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid forests at elevations of 500-900 m. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss, and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed germination.

Where to Find Angraecum coriaceum

Angraecum coriaceum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-9318: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.