Aerides krabiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krabiensis
ID:
864842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 67: 116 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864177
Common Names
- Krabiensis Aerides
- Krabiensis Orchid
- Krabiensis Orchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides krabiensis (also called Krabi Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It has long, thin leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides krabiensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and is also used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerides krabiensis is a white, fragrant, tubular inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed of this plant is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides krabiensis can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aerides krabiensis
Aerides krabiensis is native to Thailand and Vietnam.
Aerides krabiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides krabiensis?
Aerides krabiensis
What is the common name of Aerides krabiensis?
Krabi Aerides
What is the natural habitat of Aerides krabiensis?
Tropical rainforests
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-4092: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.