Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 908 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974558
Common Names
- Angraecopsis hallei
- Hallei Angraecopsis
- Angraecopsis Hallei
Description
Angraecopsis hallei (also called 'Halle's Angraecopsis', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis hallei 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 hallei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecopsis hallei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot filled with a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Angraecopsis hallei
Angraecopsis hallei can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
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,