Rangaeris
(pronounced: ran-GAYR-iss)
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aerangidinae
Overview
Monopodial epiphytes or rarely lithophytes. Stems concealed by persistent, imbricate leaf bases. Leaves alternate, distichous, coriaceous, conduplicate, apically bilobed. Inflorescences axillary, arching-pendent racemes. Flowers white or yellowish white. Sepals and petals free, subsimilar, spreading. Lip unlobed or obscurely three-lobed, with a long, slender, pendent spur, without any callus. Column without a foot or wings; pollinia two, each borne on a separate stipe fused at their base and attached to a common viscidium.
Etymology
An anagram of Aerangis.
Distribution
A genus of six species from tropical Africa. Senghas erected Rangaeris section Biglandulosae for one species now placed in Cribbia Senghas.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow Rangaeris in small pots with a medium-grade potting mix or on small plaques with some moisture retaining medium at the roots. Provide cool-intermediate to cool temperatures, very bright light, and water frequently, allowing the roots to fully dry between waterings.
Literature
Senghas, K. 1965. Die Gattung Rangaeris. Die Orchidee 16:176-183.
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