Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
triangulifolium
ID:
981053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 310 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980391



Common Names

  • Angraecum Triangulifolium
  • Triangular-leaf Angraecum
  • Triangular Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum triangulifolium (also called Triangle-leaved Angraecum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It is found in moist forests and grasslands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are triangular and have a white flower with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum triangulifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum triangulifolium has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with triangular leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum triangulifolium is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be planted in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Angraecum triangulifolium

Angraecum triangulifolium can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands.

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-9728: Based on the initial data import
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.