Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
musculiferum
ID:
979324

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 7: 129 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978662



Common Names

  • Musculiferum Angraecum
  • Musculiferum Angraecum Orchid
  • Muscle-bearing Angraecum Orchid


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Description

Angraecum musculiferum (also called Musculiferum Angraecum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum musculiferum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum musculiferum has small white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum musculiferum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It prefers a well-drained, organic potting medium and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Angraecum musculiferum

Angraecum musculiferum 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,