Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eburneum
ID:
977281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Voy. îles Afrique 1: 359 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976619



Common Names

  • Angraecum eburneum
  • Eburneum Angraecum
  • Eburneum Orchid


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Description

Angraecum eburneum (also called White Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a single, white flower. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum eburneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Angraecum eburneum sub. eburneum
Angraecum eburneum sub. giryamae (Rendle) Senghas & P.J.Cribb
Angraecum eburneum sub. superbum (Thouars) H.Perrier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum eburneum has small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum eburneum is a tropical orchid that can be grown in a warm, humid environment. It requires bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). It is best propagated by division, as it can be difficult to grow from seed. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, chunky orchid mix.

Where to Find Angraecum eburneum

Angraecum eburneum can be found in the tropical forests of 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,