Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mauritianum
ID:
978992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frapp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Cat. Orch. Réun. : 13 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978330



Common Names

  • Mauritianum Angraecum
  • Angraecum mauritianum
  • Mauritius Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum mauritianum (also called Mauritius star orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a single leaf and an erect inflorescence. It is native to Mauritius, and grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum mauritianum is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or in containers and hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum mauritianum has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum mauritianum is an epiphytic orchid native to Mauritius. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the air.

Where to Find Angraecum mauritianum

Angraecum mauritianum can be found in Mauritius.

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-9529: Based on the initial data import
Charles Frappier (1813-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frapp.' in the authors string.