Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
metallicum
ID:
979048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sander

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Sander's Orch. Guide : 10 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978386



Common Names

  • Metallicum Angraecum
  • Angraecum metallicum
  • Metallic Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum metallicum (also called Angraecum metallicum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet grasslands, marshy areas, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum metallicum 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 metallicum 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 metallicum is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Angraecum metallicum

Angraecum metallicum is found in tropical 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,

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