Angraecopsis lisowskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lisowskii
ID:
975252
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 914 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974590
Common Names
- Angraecopsis lisowskii
- Lisowskii Angraecopsis
- Lisowskii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angraecopsis lisowskii (also called Lisowski's Angraecopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are dark green in color and white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry forests and scrublands and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis lisowskii is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angraecopsis lisowskii is a small, white, four-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a single, long, thin stem.
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Angraecopsis lisowskii is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid that grows to a height of 6-8 inches. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed.
Where to Find Angraecopsis lisowskii
Angraecopsis lisowskii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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-9175: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.