Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
edanoanum
ID:
1329051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 59: 333 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341505





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Description

Agrostophyllum edanoanum (also called 'Edano's Agrostophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has an erect stem and large, ovate leaves. The flowers are white and yellow, and have a long, curved spur.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum edanoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its essential oils are used in the production of perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum edanoanum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum edanoanum is a tropical evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground and prefers a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by air layering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum edanoanum

Agrostophyllum edanoanum is native to India and can be found in the Karnataka region.

Agrostophyllum edanoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum aketajawensis?

Agrostophyllum aketajawensis

What is the common name of Agrostophyllum aketajawensis?

Aketajawe Agrostophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Agrostophyllum aketajawensis?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.