Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xylopus
ID:
981438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Flora 68: 538 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980776



Common Names

  • Angraecum xylopus
  • Woody Angraecum
  • Woody Star Orchid


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Description

Angraecum xylopus (also called Xylopus Angraecum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum xylopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angraecum xylopus is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum xylopus is a perennial epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Angraecum xylopus

Angraecum xylopus can be found in the 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,

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