Angraecopsis trifurca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifurca
ID:
975393
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 428 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974731
Common Names
- Angraecopsis trifurca
- Trifurca Orchid
- Angraecopsis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angraecopsis trifurca (also called Three-Forked Angraecum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small, upright plant with three-forked leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis trifurca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angraecopsis trifurca has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angraecopsis trifurca is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Angraecopsis trifurca
Angraecopsis trifurca 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-9188: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.