Aerides thibautiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thibautiana
ID:
874912
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1866: 100 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874247
Common Names
- Aerides thibautiana
- Thibaut's Aerides
- Thibaut's Bristlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aerides thibautiana (also called Thibaut's grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, erect stem with a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aerides thibautiana is a plant species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is tolerant of poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aerides thibautiana flower is small, white or pinkish, and has a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have ten, oval-shaped leaves.
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Aerides thibautiana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same potting mix.
Where to Find Aerides thibautiana
Aerides thibautiana is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines.
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-4188: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.