Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
841466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 599 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840801

Common Names

  • Aerangis oligantha
  • Oligantha Aerangis
  • Oliganthas Aerangis

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Description

Aerangis oligantha (also called Oliganth 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 moist forests and grasslands. It is a small shrub with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aerangis oligantha is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerangis oligantha has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerangis oligantha is a small, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Aerangis oligantha

Aerangis oligantha 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,