Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hermannii
ID:
978158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 434 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977496



Common Names

  • Hermann's Angraecum
  • Angraecum Orchid
  • Star Orchid


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Description

Angraecum hermannii (also called Hermann's Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Africa. It has an erect stem with two to four leaves and a single, white, fragrant flower. It grows in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum hermannii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an analgesic, and for treating fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum hermannii has white flowers with yellow lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum hermannii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a spot that receives partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Angraecum hermannii

Angraecum hermannii is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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-9452: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.