Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filicornu
ID:
977630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1: Tabl. Angorkis (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976968



Common Names

  • Angraecum filicornu
  • Hairy-horned Angraecum
  • Hairy-horned Angraecum Orchid


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Description

Angraecum filicornu (also called 'Fern-horned Angraecum', among many other common names) is a epiphytic orchid species native to Madagascar. It has an upright pseudobulb with two leaves, and produces a single flower with a white lip and white petals. It grows in humid forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum filicornu is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum filicornu has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum filicornu is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Africa. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Angraecum filicornu

Angraecum filicornu is native to the tropical rainforests 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,

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