Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longicalcar
ID:
978755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosser) Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(16-18): 1004 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978093



Common Names

  • Angraecum longicalcar
  • Longicalcar Angraecum
  • Longicalcar Orchid


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Description

Angraecum longicalcar (also called Long-Spurred Angraecum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has a single, erect stem that grows up to 40 cm in height, and bears up to 12 white flowers with a yellow-green lip. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum longicalcar is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum longicalcar is white, with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum longicalcar can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, plant the divisions or seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a pot or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Place the plant in a bright, sunny spot and keep the soil moist. Angraecum longicalcar can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

Where to Find Angraecum longicalcar

Angraecum longicalcar can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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-9507: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.