Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
geniculatum
ID:
977903

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Will.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 13: 247 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977241



Common Names

  • Geniculate Angraecum
  • Angraecum geniculatum
  • Hooked Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum geniculatum (also called 'Knee-Jointed Angraecum', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Madagascar. It has an erect stem, up to about 25 cm tall, with two to four leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellowish-green labellum. It grows in humid, shady places, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum geniculatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum geniculatum has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum geniculatum is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees in tropical rainforests. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained potting mix and bright, indirect light. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant in early spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Angraecum geniculatum

Angraecum geniculatum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9429: Based on the initial data import
Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.