Angraecum leonis
Also known as: Aeranthes leonii Rchb.f. +6 more
- Aeranthes leonii Rchb.f.
- Aeranthes leonis Rchb.f.
- Angraecum humboltii Rchb.f.
- Angraecum leonis (Rchb.f.) J.H.Veitch
- Humblotiangraecum leonis (André) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka
- Macroplectrum leonis (Rchb.f.) Finet
- Mystacidium leonis (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub.
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Angraecum leonis is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Angraecum is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar