Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 121 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843137
Common Names
- Verdick's Aerangis
- Verdick's Aerangis Orchid
- Verdick's Aerangis Orchid Plant
Description
Aerangis verdickii (also called Verdick's Aerangis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Africa. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin roots and a single, erect stem. The leaves are linear and the flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in humid forests and other tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aerangis verdickii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aerangis verdickii var. rusituensis (Fibeck & Dare) la Croix & P.J.Cribb
Aerangis verdickii var. verdickii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: slender, with a tuft of long, white hairs at the base of the leaf sheath.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerangis verdickii is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is a clump-forming orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers bright indirect light and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Aerangis verdickii
Aerangis verdickii can be found in tropical rainforests in Africa.
Aerangis verdickii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerangis verdickii?
Aerangis verdickii
What is the common name of Aerangis verdickii?
Verdick's Aerangis
What is the natural habitat of Aerangis verdickii?
Tropical rainforests
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,