Aerides crispa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
860521
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 239 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859856
Common Names
- Aerides crispa
- Crisp Aerides
- Crisped Aerides
- Crisped Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides crispa (also called Crisped Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky hillsides to moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides crispa has small, white flowers with long, thin seed heads. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides crispa is a perennial epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept warm and moist.
Where to Find Aerides crispa
Aerides crispa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Aerides crispa FAQ
What is the common name of Aerides crispa?
Crisped Aerides
What is the scientific name of Crisped Aerides?
Aerides crispa
What is the natural habitat of Aerides crispa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4051: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.