Details of genus: Aerides [1379]
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Family: Orchidaceae
family_ja: ラン
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distribution_en:
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.
cultivation_en:
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: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Show |