Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Stewart
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 55: 1120 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841109
Common Names
- Aerangis punctata
- Punctata Aerangis
- Dot Aerangis
Description
Aerangis punctata (also called punctate aerangis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aerangis punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerangis punctata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerangis punctata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Aerangis punctata
Aerangis punctata can be found in Madagascar.
Aerangis punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerangis punctata?
Aerangis punctata
What type of plant is Aerangis punctata?
It is a species of orchid.
Where is Aerangis punctata found?
It is endemic 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,