Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
subcordatum
ID:
980860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 110 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980198



Common Names

  • Subcordate Angraecum
  • Angraecum subcordatum
  • Subcordate Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum subcordatum (also called Heart-Shaped Angraecum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It is found in humid forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum subcordatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum subcordatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum subcordatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Angraecum subcordatum

Angraecum subcordatum can be 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,

References

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:616438-1: Based on the initial data import