Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trichoplectron
ID:
981064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 438 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980402



Common Names

  • Angraecum Trichoplectron
  • Three-petal Angraecum
  • Three-petalled Angraecum


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Description

Angraecum trichoplectron (also called Three-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 trifoliate and have a white flower with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum trichoplectron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum trichoplectron has small white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum trichoplectron 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 trichoplectron

Angraecum trichoplectron 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-9729: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.