Details of Genus: Aerides Lour. (1790)
ID: 1379
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# spp.: 31 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 05 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Tropical & Subtropical Asia
Description en: Genus of about 40 species of evergreen, monopodial, epiphytic orchids from India, the Himalayas, and S.E. Asia, mostly found at low altitudes in tropical forest. Strap-shaped to linear, leathery leaves are borne alternately in 2 ranks, with moth-like, often fragrant flowers produced in dense, arching racemes from the leaf axils in summer. They develop numerous aerial roots, some-times up to 1m (3ft) long.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Not suitable for division, although cuttings or offshoots may be rooted successfully.
Pests en: Aphids, whiteflies, red spider mites, and mealybugs may be a problem.
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Comment ja: ナゴラン
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | 31 | Show | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |