Angraecum sterrophyllum Schltr., Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 338 (1916).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Arachnangraecum sterrophyllum (Schltr.) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka, Biodivers. Res. Conservation 29: 11 (2013).
Description:
Plants 8-15 cm tall, roots densely verrucose; stem rigid, 4-5 mm in diameter, covered by the densely striate sheaths. Leaves ensiform the lateral faces more developed (2.5-3 mm,) than the superior and inferior (forming a transverse sub rectangle) 4-4.5 cm long. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered, shorter than the leaves or slightly longer, peduncle vaginate nearly to the base; bracts elliptical-acute; flowers White, sometimes inverted Sepals narrowly lanceolate-subacute, 15 mm long. Petals narrower Labellum sub orbicular ((2 x 15 mm), wider than long, concave and apiculate, provided above with a median keel; spur arched-pendent, enlarged at its oriface, then filiform, 7-8 cm long. Pedicel 17-18 mm long.
Habitat:
This species is endemic to Madagascar, where it grows in the province of Antananarivo at elevations of 1,000 to 1,499 m asl., in woods on the eastern coast, is flowering in October-January.
Cultivation:
As given for the genus.
Distribution:
C. Madagascar
References:
WCSP (2017). 'World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 28.01-2017; http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/
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