Angraecopsis tenerrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
975349
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 171 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974687
Common Names
- Angraecopsis tenerrima
- Tenerrima Orchid
- Angraecopsis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angraecopsis tenerrima (also called Tender Angraecopsis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small, evergreen herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis tenerrima 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
Angraecopsis tenerrima has small, white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angraecopsis tenerrima is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Madagascar. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Angraecopsis tenerrima
Angraecopsis tenerrima is native to Madagascar.
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-9184: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.