Angraecum elliotii Rolfe, J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 54 (1891).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Angraecoides elliotii (Rolfe) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka, Biodivers. Res. Conservation 29: 10 (2013).
Description:
Plants with an elongate stem, leaves distichous alternate, 12-16 mm, apart, linear or lanceolate linear (3,7-5 cm 6-8 mm) shortly bi1obed acute apically. Peduncle 25 mm long, from in the sheaths, bearing 1-2 small basal sheaths bracts lanceolate acute Sepals lanceolate sub acuminate the median 8- 10 mm, long and 3mm. wide, the laterals slightly narrower. Petals similar, slightly shorter. Labellum widely oval, concave, longly acuminate 6-8 mm long and 4 mm wide, spur nearly clavate, 12-16 mm long, Column short,
Habitat:
Moss and lichen covered forest, altitude1200 m
Cultivation:
Mounted or potted, epiphyte compost, medium light level, warm temperature.
Distribution:
C. & SE. Madagascar
References:
WCSP (2017). 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 27.01-2017; http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/
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