Angraecopsis lovettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lovettii
ID:
975261
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Orchid.(3): 601 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974599
Common Names
- Angraecopsis lovettii
- Lovettii Angraecopsis
- Lovettii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angraecopsis lovettii (also called Lovett'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 lovettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angraecopsis lovettii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angraecopsis lovettii is an epiphytic orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller pieces, then replant in a potting mix.
Where to Find Angraecopsis lovettii
Angraecopsis lovettii 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-9176: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.