Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe ex Sander) P.J.Cribb & J.Stewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 91(1077): 218 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840762
Common Names
- Aerangis mooreana
- Mooreana Aerangis
- Mooreanas Aerangis
Description
Aerangis mooreana (also called Moore's Aerangis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is a small epiphytic orchid with lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aerangis mooreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aerangis mooreana are white to pale yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerangis mooreana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Aerangis mooreana
Aerangis mooreana is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid, evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500m.
Aerangis mooreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerangis mooreana?
Aerangis mooreana
Where is Aerangis mooreana native to?
Madagascar
What are the blooming times for Aerangis mooreana?
Late winter to early spring
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,