Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30: t. 12 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218609
Common Names
- Ansellia Africana
- Africana Ansellia
- Africana's Ansellia
Synonyms
- Ansellia africana africana [unknown]
- Ansellia africana australis (Summerh.) Senghas [unknown]
- Ansellia africana australis Summerh. [unknown]
- Ansellia africana nilotica Baker [unknown]
- Ansellia confusa N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Ansellia congoensis Rodigas [unknown]
- Ansellia gigantea Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Ansellia gigantea nilotica (N.E.Br.) Senghas [unknown]
- Ansellia gigantea nilotica (Baker) Summerh. [unknown]
- Ansellia humilis Bull [unknown]
- Ansellia nilotica N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Cymbidium sandersonii Harv. [unknown]
Description
Ansellia africana (also called Leopard Orchid, African Orchid, and Leopard Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical Africa. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees. It has long, leathery leaves and produces large, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red.
Uses & Benefits
Ansellia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ansellia africana is a large, star-shaped flower with five petals, usually white or yellow in color. The seed is a large, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ansellia africana can be propagated through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ansellia africana
Ansellia africana can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Seychelles.
Ansellia africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ansellia africana?
Ansellia africana
What is the common name of Ansellia africana?
Ansellia
What type of plant is Ansellia africana?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Ansellia genus
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,