Angraecopsis gassneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gassneri
ID:
975198
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Will.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 46: 340 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974536
Common Names
- Angraecopsis gassneri
- Gassneri Angraecopsis
- Gassner's Angraecopsis
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Angraecopsis gassneri (also called Gassner's Angraecopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis gassneri is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angraecopsis gassneri has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Angraecopsis gassneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Angraecopsis gassneri
Angraecopsis gassneri is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Species in the Angraecopsis genus
Angraecopsis thomensis, Angraecopsis cryptantha, Angraecopsis dolabriformis, Angraecopsis elliptica, Angraecopsis gassneri, Angraecopsis gracillima, Angraecopsis hallei, Angraecopsis holochila, Angraecopsis ischnopus, Angraecopsis lisowskii, Angraecopsis lovettii, Angraecopsis macrophylla, Angraecopsis malawiensis, Angraecopsis parva, Angraecopsis parviflora, Angraecopsis pobeguinii, Angraecopsis tenerrima, Angraecopsis tridens, Angraecopsis trifurca,
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-9170: Based on the initial data import
Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.