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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis citrata This is one of the smaller species from Madagascar, but well grown plants are extremely floriferous. The leaves are dark green shinny, and borne close together on short stems. Many racemes of white or cream flowers are borne in the spring, and scented slightly of lemon. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis clavigera This is one of the smaller species from Madagascar, but well grown plants are extremely floriferous. The leaves are dark green shinny, and borne close together on short stems. Many racemes of white or cream flowers are borne in the spring, and scented slightly of lemon. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis distincta This is one of the smaller species from Madagascar, but well grown plants are extremely floriferous. The leaves are dark green shinny, and borne close together on short stems. The flowers have a delicate peach color to the edges and some on the long nectary. It has a wonderfull night time scent. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis fastuosa A dwarf species from Madagascar, and the plants have oval leaves which often mask the flowers, which are in racemes of between three to five and coloured crystal white. The flower themselves have a long coiled spur, but curiously never appear to open fully. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis modesta Medium to small size epiphytic plant from Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. The pristine white flowers are produced on an arching pendant 40 cm racemes carrying up to 15 blooms. The flowers are set of by beautiful glossy, dark green foliage and at night are fragrant. This warm loving orchid flowers in the spring and likes to be mounted. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis mooreana similar to other members of the genus, this small growing species is native to Madagascar with long pendant inflorescence with many fragrant white flowers. They are spring bloomers and like many of the aerangis have a nice fragrance in the evening. |
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| Aerangis
There are around 60 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout Africa, Madagascar and the Comoro islands. There is one species in Reunion and one in Sri Lanka. The upright pendant stems bear leaves in two rows and racemes of of few to many white, star shaped flowers which have a long spur at the base of the lip. These orchids are scented in the evening.
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| Aerangis luteoalba var. rhodosticta One of the smallest of the African species, it is found from Ethiopia to Angola. The flowers are borne on long aching racemes, white to cream in colour with a red center. Sadly this species has no scent. |
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| Aeranthes Some 45-50 species are known from Madagascar and the adjacent islands, and 2 from Africa. The plants are characterised by a fan shaped leaf growth and flowers borne on slender wiry peduncles. The plants grow in tropical forrests, therefore prefer good shade and humidity. Aeranthes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Aeranthes arachnites Found on the islands of Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues, flowers are produced in succession on thin, wire like stems. Only one or two flowers are open at any one time so that the plant is often in flowers for months and can be in flower at any season.It is known locally as the chicken orchid |
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| Aeranthes Some 45-50 species are known from Madagascar and the adjacent islands, and 2 from Africa. The plants are characterised by a fan shaped leaf growth and flowers borne on slender wiry peduncles. The plants grow in tropical forrests, therefore prefer good shade and humidity. Aeranthes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Aeranthes peyrotii Confined to Central Madagascar this species has Long, narrow, grey-green leaves, with typical green Aeranthes flowers on long, pendent stalks. The flower themselves are translucent and the coloumn has a foot which end in a spur with the lip attached. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum bosserii This species is mainly resident in Madagascar is a smaller version of sesquipedale. It likes warmth and grows well. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum calceolus From Mozambique, Madagascar and the adjacent islands this species commonly grows epiphytically or on rocks. The flowers are numerous and long lasting and older plants can be constantly in flower. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum didieri A native to Madagascar and grows at an elevation of 4,000 to 5,000 feet. The miniature Angraecoid has star-shaped 2" flowers on a plant barely 3" in size. The flowers are star-shaped with white, rounded, somewhat elongated lips, and are fragrant in the evening smelling like a combination of spicy candy and floral scent. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum florulentum A native of Madagascar it is an easy plant to grow and flower. The sparkling, crystalline white flowers are large for the size of the plant. The flowers are fragrant at night and can last from 1-3 months. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum germynianum From Eastern Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, the plant produces single flowers with a large shell shaped white lip. It grows epiphytically on humid cloud forests. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum lemforde white beauty This cross of Angcm magdelena with Angcm sesquipedale results in a compact plant with large showy fragrant flowers. |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum scottianum From Madagascar and the Comoro Islands it prefers lightly shaded trees in warm humid forests. Flower are borne singly |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum sesquipedale Called the Comet orchid, this species is famous for its association with Charles Darwin, who pedicted there must be a moth |
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| Angraecum
There are around 200 species known of these monopodal ephityes, and they are scattered throughout tropical Africa, Madagascar, the Comoro islands and Sri Lanka. All the flowers in this genus have a spurred lip . Most of the species like a rest in cooler conditions after flowering |
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| Angraecum veitchii Technically a hybrid between sesquipedale and eburneum. It first flowered at the Veitch nursery in 1899, the flowers borne on long inflorescences, green at first but fading to white with age. |
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| Ansellia
This genus is believed to be a single species distributed throughout Africa. These ephiphytes are found in the canopy and should be kept in warm, moist conditions with good light, especially as the canes mature. |
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| Ansellia africana An african orchid, this vigourous species produces cane like pseudobulbs of up to a meter in length. Its colouration gives it its common name the leopard orchid. The flowers are heavily scented. One dramatic feature of this species is the thick cluster of short spiky aerial roots which forms when the plant is grown in a hanging basket. The younger canes bear fresh green leaves while old canes eventually become leafless. The panicles of flowers arch out from the apex of mature canes and sometimes from the lower nodes of leafless ones. |
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