Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dasycarpum
ID:
977034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 337 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976372



Common Names

  • Angraecum dasycarpum
  • Dasycarpum Angraecum
  • Dasycarpous Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum dasycarpum (also called Angraecum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical regions of Africa. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, wet mountain forests, and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum dasycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a hedge or border around a garden or yard.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum dasycarpum is white with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum dasycarpum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every few months. Pruning may be necessary to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Angraecum dasycarpum

Angraecum dasycarpum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Madagascar, the Comoros, and the Seychelles.

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-9345: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.