Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
shibatiana
ID:
873130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boxall ex Náves

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 239 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872465

Common Names

  • Shibatiana Aerides
  • Shibatiana Orchid
  • Shibatiana Vanilla Orchid

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Description

Aerides shibatiana (also called Shibatiana Aerides, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are green in colour and have a smooth texture. It prefers humid, shady habitats and grows in rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aerides shibatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerides shibatiana has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerides shibatiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established, but it will look better with regular watering.

Where to Find Aerides shibatiana

Aerides shibatiana is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Aerides shibatiana FAQ

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Orchidaceae

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-4171: Based on the initial data import
William Boxall (1844-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boxall' in the authors string.