Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
humblotianum
ID:
978211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977549



Common Names

  • Angraecum humblotianum
  • Humblot's Angraecum
  • Humblot's Star Orchid


Searching for Angraecum humblotianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Angraecum humblotianum (also called 'Humblot's Angraecum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a long, thin stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a long, curved lip. It grows in humid forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum humblotianum is a species of orchid that is used in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum humblotianum has white flowers with yellow-green lips. The seeds are small and brown, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two pairs of leaves.

Searching for Angraecum humblotianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum humblotianum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Angraecum humblotianum

Angraecum humblotianum is found in 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-9457: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.