Aerides augustiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
augustiana
ID:
858830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Lindenia 5: 39 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858165
Common Names
- Aerides augustiana
- Augustiana Aerides
- Augustiana Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides augustiana (also called August's Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South East Asia. It grows on trees in moist forests. It has long, thin leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides augustiana is a species of orchid used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Aerides augustiana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. Seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. Seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides augustiana is a tropical orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Aerides augustiana
Aerides augustiana can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Aerides genus
Aerides sukauensis, Aerides augustiana, Aerides crassifolia, Aerides crispa, Aerides emericii, Aerides falcata, Aerides houlletiana, Aerides huttonii, Aerides inflexa, Aerides jansoni, Aerides krabiensis, Aerides lawrenceae, Aerides leeana, Aerides mcmorlandii, Aerides maculosa, Aerides multiflora, Aerides odorata, Aerides orthocentra, Aerides quinquevulnera, Aerides ringens, Aerides roebelenii, Aerides rosea, Aerides rubescens, Aerides savageana, Aerides shibatiana, Aerides thibautiana, Aerides timorana, Aerides crassifolium, Aerides crispum, Aerides odoratum, Aerides multiflorum, Aerides augustianum, Aerides roseum, Aerides magnifica, Aerides migueldavidii,
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
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:615200-1: Based on the initial data import