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Angraecum humile Summerh., Kew Bull. 13: 269 (1958).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Lemurangis humilis (Summerh.) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka, Biodivers. Res. Conservation 29: 16 (2013).
Description:
Dwarf epiphytic herb, stem up to c. 3 cm tall; roots arising at base, slender, less than 1 mm in diameter. Leaves distichous, not imbricate, 7–11 × 2.5–4 mm, bilaterally flattened, elliptic or ovate in side view, fleshy, grooved along the upper surface. Inflorescences arising along the stem, 3–5 mm long, zigzag, 2–5-flowered.Flowers white. Pedicel and ovary c. 2.5 mm long; bracts 1.5 mm long, ovate. Sepals and petals 1.3–1.7 × 0.7–0.8 mm, elliptic-oblong, obtuse, the petals slightly shorter than the sepals. Lip 1.6–1.7 × 1.3–1.5 mm, ovate, acute, concave. Spur 1.5–2 mm long, ± straight, obtuse, parallel to the ovary. Column 0.3–0.4 mm long.
Habitat:
Upper branches of forest trees 1200–1400 m.
Cultivation:
Shade and high humidity are important. Can grow it in a pot, but it would probably grow mounted provided the humidity could be kept high enough. Intermediate temperatures.
Flowering time:
Apr - May
Distribution:
SW. Ethiopia to Zimbabwe
References:
Kimberley, M.J. (2003). A List of Epiphytic Orchids of Zimbabwe Excelsa 20 Page 49;La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 378 – 379; WCSP (2017). 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 27.01-2017; http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/
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Photograph©Bart Wursten. Image used with kind permission.	Photograph©Bart Wursten. Image used with kind permission.	Photograph©Bart Wursten. Image used with kind permission.