Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflorum
ID:
981329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cordem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 11: t. 9, f. 16-17 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980667



Common Names

  • Angraecum Viridiflorum
  • Viridiflorum Angraecum
  • Angraecum Viridiflorum


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Description

Angraecum viridiflorum (also called Smallflower Bluet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum viridiflorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum viridiflorum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum viridiflorum is a perennial epiphyte that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Angraecum viridiflorum

Angraecum viridiflorum 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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