Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
splendida
ID:
843091

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Stewart & la Croix

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 215 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842426



Common Names

  • Aerangis splendida
  • Splendid Aerangis
  • Splendid Orchid


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Description

Aerangis splendida (also called Splendid Aerangis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Aerangis splendida is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air and improve indoor air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aerangis splendida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerangis splendida is a cool season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a prepared seed bed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring or fall and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Aerangis splendida

Aerangis splendida can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.

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-3884: Based on the initial data import
Isobyl Florence la Croix (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'la Croix' in the authors string.
Joyce Stewart (1936-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Stewart' in the authors string.