Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
868238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 68 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867573

Common Names

  • Many-flowered Aerides
  • Many-flowered Aerides
  • Many-flowered Aerides

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Description

Aerides multiflora (also called Multiflora Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forests, and is typically found in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aerides multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerides multiflora has small, white flowers with long, slender awns. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerides multiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aerides multiflora

Aerides multiflora is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China.

Aerides multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aerides multiflora?

Aerides multiflora

What is the common name of Aerides multiflora?

Multi-flowered Aerides

What is the growth habit of Aerides multiflora?

It is an epiphytic orchid with a climbing growth habit

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-4124: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.