Aerides rubescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
872603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchis 9: 29 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871938
Common Names
- Rubescens Aerides
- Rubescens Aeri
- Rubescens Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides rubescens (also called Red Aerides, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and red flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and can also be found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides rubescens is an orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerides rubescens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aerides rubescens is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and bright, indirect light. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Aerides rubescens
Aerides rubescens is native to Southeast Asia, where it can be found in tropical forests.
Aerides rubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerides rubescens?
Aerides rubescens
What is the common name of Aerides rubescens?
Red Aerides
What is the family of Aerides rubescens?
Orchidaceae
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:615318-1: Based on the initial data import