Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cornigerum
ID:
976760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cordem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 11: 418 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976098



Common Names

  • Cornigerum Angraecum
  • Horned Angraecum
  • Cornigerum Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum cornigerum (also called 'Horned Angraecum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers with a long spur. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum cornigerum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum cornigerum is white with a yellow center, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum cornigerum is a species of orchid that is native to Madagascar. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid forests at elevations of 500-900 m. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark or sphagnum moss, and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed germination.

Where to Find Angraecum cornigerum

Angraecum cornigerum is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Angraecum genus

Angraecum platycornu, Angraecum sanfordii, Angraecum oeonioides, Angraecum corrugatum, Angraecum acutipetalum, Angraecum affine, Angraecum alleizettei, Angraecum aloifolium, Angraecum ambrense, Angraecum amplexicaule, Angraecum ampullaceum, Angraecum andasibense, Angraecum andringitranum, Angraecum angustipetalum, Angraecum angustum, Angraecum ankeranense, Angraecum aporoides, Angraecum appendiculatum, Angraecum appendiculoides, Angraecum arachnites, Angraecum astroarche, Angraecum aviceps, Angraecum bancoense, Angraecum baronii, Angraecum bemarivoense, Angraecum bicallosum, Angraecum birrimense, Angraecum borbonicum, Angraecum brachyrhopalon, Angraecum bracteosum, Angraecum breve, Angraecum brevicornu, Angraecum cadetii, Angraecum calceolus, Angraecum caricifolium, Angraecum caulescens, Angraecum chaetopodum, Angraecum chamaeanthus, Angraecum chermezonii, Angraecum chimanimaniense, Angraecum cilaosianum, Angraecum claessensii, Angraecum clareae, Angraecum clavigerum, Angraecum compactum, Angraecum compressicaule, Angraecum conchiferum, Angraecum conchoglossum, Angraecum cordemoyi, Angraecum coriaceum,

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,

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