Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
urschianum
ID:
981164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toill.-Gen. & Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 101 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980502



Common Names

  • Angraecum urschianum
  • Ursch's Angraecum
  • Ursch's Star Orchid


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Description

Angraecum urschianum (also called Ursch's Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Madagascar and the Comoros, and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum urschianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a sweet scent and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum urschianum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum urschianum is a tropical perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Angraecum urschianum

Angraecum urschianum can be found in East Africa.

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-9738: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Jeanne Toilliez-Genoud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toill.-Gen.' in the authors string.