Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
841171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kränzlin) J.C.Arends & J.Stewart

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 4: 24 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840506



Common Names

  • Gracillima Aerangis
  • Gracillima Orchid
  • Gracillima Aerangis Orchid


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Description

Aerangis gracillima (also called 'Coral Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 m tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Aerangis gracillima is an epiphytic orchid that is commonly used as an ornamental plant. It is known for its delicate white flowers and its ability to thrive in humid climates. The flowers can be used in floral arrangements and the leaves can be used to make a fragrant tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, fragrant, up to 1 cm long. Seed: Small, round, brown. Seedlings: Small, round, green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerangis gracillima can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or summer in a warm greenhouse, or by division of clumps in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aerangis gracillima

Aerangis gracillima can be found in tropical forests in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3831: Based on the initial data import
Joyce Stewart (1936-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Stewart' in the authors string.
Johan Coenraad Arends (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Arends' in the authors string.