Biology:Angraecopsis gracillima

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Short description: Species of orchid

Angraecopsis gracillima
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Angraecopsis
Species:
A. gracillima
Binomial name
Angraecopsis gracillima
(Rolfe) Summerh.

Angraecopsis gracillima is an epiphytic species of plant in family Orchidaceae. It is found in Kenya, Uganda, and eastern Congo at altitudes from 4,000-7,000 feet above sea level. The flowers are white with a yellow center and have a 4 cm long green spur.

References

  • Stewart, Joyce; Campbell, Bob (1970). Orchids of Tropical Africa. A.S. Barnes & Co.. ISBN 0-498-07555-9. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4763892 entry