Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 598 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840309
Common Names
- Cryptodon Aerangis
- Cryptodon Orchid
- Cryptodon Spider Orchid
Description
Aerangis cryptodon (also called 'Cryptodon Aerangis' and 'Cryptodon Aerangis Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub with a compact form. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Aerangis cryptodon is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and stems being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, up to 1 cm long. Seed: Small, round, brown. Seedlings: Small, round, green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerangis cryptodon is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Aerangis cryptodon
Aerangis cryptodon can be found in tropical forests in Madagascar.
Aerangis cryptodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerangis cryptodon?
Aerangis cryptodon
What type of plant is Aerangis cryptodon?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Aerangis cryptodon native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Aerangis genus
Aerangis chirioana,
Aerangis alcicornis,
Aerangis appendiculata,
Aerangis arachnopus,
Aerangis articulata,
Aerangis biloba,
Aerangis bouarensis,
Aerangis brachycarpa,
Aerangis calantha,
Aerangis carnea,
Aerangis citrata,
Aerangis collum-cygni,
Aerangis concavipetala,
Aerangis confusa,
Aerangis coriacea,
Aerangis cryptodon,
Aerangis decaryana,
Aerangis distincta,
Aerangis ellisii,
Aerangis fastuosa,
Aerangis flexuosa,
Aerangis fuscata,
Aerangis gracillima,
Aerangis gravenreuthii,
Aerangis hologlottis,
Aerangis hyaloides,
Aerangis jacksonii,
Aerangis kirkii,
Aerangis kotschyana,
Aerangis luteoalba,
Aerangis macrocentra,
Aerangis maireae,
Aerangis megaphylla,
Aerangis modesta,
Aerangis monantha,
Aerangis montana,
Aerangis mooreana,
Aerangis mystacidii,
Aerangis oligantha,
Aerangis pallidiflora,
Aerangis primulina,
Aerangis pulchella,
Aerangis punctata,
Aerangis rostellaris,
Aerangis seegeri,
Aerangis somalensis,
Aerangis spiculata,
Aerangis splendida,
Aerangis stelligera,
Aerangis stylosa,
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,