Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cribbianum
ID:
976892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 903 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976230



Common Names

  • Cribbianum Angraecum
  • Angraecum Cribbianum
  • Angraecum Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum cribbianum (also called Angraecum sesquipedale, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It has long, thin leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests and is found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum cribbianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant, with 5 petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum cribbianum is an epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but this is a difficult and slow process.

Where to Find Angraecum cribbianum

Angraecum cribbianum is native to Madagascar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9331: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.