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Aerangis hildebrandtii

Aerangis hildebrandtii (Rchb.f.) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward
Aerangis hildebrandtii
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Aerangis hildebrandtii is an orchid species in the family Orchidaceae, native to the Comoros. It was first described in 2012 by P.J.Cribb and Carlsward, based on earlier work by Rchb.f.

Description

Aerangis hildebrandtii is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is part of the Aerangis genus. It is found in the Comoros, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The species was formally published in 2012 by P.J.Cribb and Carlsward, with the original name attributed to Rchb.f. This orchid is one of several species within the Aerangis genus that are adapted to epiphytic or lithophytic lifestyles. Its description and classification contribute to the understanding of orchid diversity in the region.

Distribution

Comoros

Synonyms

Microterangis hildebrandtiiChamaeangis hildebrandtiiAngorchis hildebrandtiiAngraecum hildebrandtii

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