Aerides houlletiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houlletiana
ID:
863687
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1872: 1194 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863022
Common Names
- Aerides Houlletiana
- Houlletiana Orchid
- Houlletiana Aerides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides houlletiana (also called 'Tall Fescue', among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides houlletiana is used as an ornamental plant for gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides houlletiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides houlletiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aerides houlletiana
Aerides houlletiana is found in the tropical regions of Asia.
Aerides houlletiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides houlletiana?
Aerides houlletiana
What type of plant is Aerides houlletiana?
Orchid
Where is Aerides houlletiana found?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4081: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.