Aerides augustianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
augustianum
ID:
1223666
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
tro
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Lindenia 5: 39 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223004
Common Names
- Aerides Augustianum
- Augustianum Vanda
- Augustianum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides augustianum (also called Augustianum Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower with pink petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides augustianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerides augustianum is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides augustianum is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Aerides augustianum
Aerides augustianum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
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