Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rostratum
ID:
980284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 485 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979622



Common Names

  • Angraecum rostratum
  • Rostratum Angraecum
  • Rostratum Orchid


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Description

Angraecum rostratum (also called White-flowered Angraecum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It has a long, thin stem that can reach up to 1 meter in length and has white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid rainforests and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum rostratum has been used as a natural insect repellent and as a natural insecticide. It is also used to treat headaches, nausea, and indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum rostratum has white, star-shaped flowers with long, pointed petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum rostratum can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the roots and replanting. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Angraecum rostratum

Angraecum rostratum is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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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