Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peyrotii
ID:
979800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 11: 32 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979138



Common Names

  • Angraecum peyrotii
  • Peyrot's Angraecum
  • Peyrot's Star Orchid


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Description

Angraecum peyrotii (also called Peyrot's Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has long, thin leaves and produces fragrant white flowers with long, pointed petals. It prefers bright, indirect light and humid conditions, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum peyrotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum peyrotii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum peyrotii is a tropical orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Angraecum peyrotii

Angraecum peyrotii can be found in the tropical forests of 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-9606: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.