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Angraecum erectum Summerh., Kew Bull. 11: 232 (1956).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Angraecoides erecta (Summerh.) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka, Biodivers. Res. Conservation 29: 10 (2013).
Description:
Epiphytic herb; stems elongate and scandent, leafy, up to 40 cm long. Roots numerous, arising opposite the leaves, long, c. 2 mm in diameter. Leaves distichous, 3–6 × 1–1.3 cm, elliptic, unequally 2-lobed at the apex. Inflorescences arising along the stem, opposite leaves, 1.5–3 cm long, 1–2-flowered.Pedicel and ovary 8–10 mm long; bracts 2–3 mm long. Flowers white or greenish-white; spur pale green. Sepals 11–14.5 × 1–5 mm, lanceolate, acuminate, the lateral sepals somewhat falcate. Petals 10–12.7 × 1.3–4 mm, lanceolate, acuminate. Lip 8–11 × 4–6 mm, lanceolate, acuminate, very concave, with a raised linear callus at the base; spur 18–28 mm long, slender, straight or sub sigmoid. Column 1.5–2 mm long.
Habitat:
This epiphytic orchid is widespread in northern and central Kenya where plants are found in forests and scrub in regions that are seasonally dry. Plants are usually found in patches of forest along rivers and dry gullies, usually in rather shaded conditions, growing vertically among small trunks and branches. Plants are also found in similar habitat in neighboring countries, growing at 4250-7700 ft. (1300-2350 m).
Cultivation:
Read more of Cultivation of Angraecum erectum Summerh.
Distribution:
E. Trop. Africa to Zambia
References:
la Croix, I. and E. la Croix. 1997. African orchids in the wild and in cultivation. Timber Press, Portland, OR. Stewart, J. and B. Campbell. 1996. Orchids of Kenya. Timber Press, Portland, OR. Stewart, J., J. Hermans, and B. Campbell. 2006, Angraecoid Orchids. Timber Press, Portland, OR.; WCSP (2017). 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 24.01-2017; http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/
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