Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.J.Cribb) P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Orchid.(3): 601 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974643
Common Names
- Angraecopsis parva
- Parva Angraecopsis
- Parva Orchid
Description
Angraecopsis parva (also called Small 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 parva 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
Angraecopsis parva has small, white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angraecopsis parva 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 parva
Angraecopsis parva 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,