Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rolfei
ID:
981786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sander ex Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 23: 355 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981124



Common Names

  • Anguloa rolfei
  • Rolfe's Anguloa
  • Rolfe's Orchid


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Description

Anguloa rolfei (also called 'Rolfe's Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anguloa rolfei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anguloa rolfei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anguloa rolfei is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anguloa rolfei

Anguloa rolfei can be found in Colombia.

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-9797: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Henry Frederick Conrad Sander (1847-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sander' in the authors string.