Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb & B.J.Pollard
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 653 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340081
Common Names
- Angraecum sanfordii
- Sanford's Angraecum
- Sanfordii
Description
Angraecum sanfordii (also called Sanfordii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with an erect stem and a single, leathery leaf. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecum sanfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angraecum sanfordii is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a white-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecum sanfordii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Angraecum sanfordii
Angraecum sanfordii is native to Madagascar. It can be found in the country of Madagascar.
Angraecum sanfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angraecum sanfordii?
Angraecum sanfordii
What type of plant is Angraecum sanfordii?
Angraecum sanfordii is a flowering plant
Where is Angraecum sanfordii found?
Angraecum sanfordii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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,