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Aerangis mooreana

Aerangis mooreana (Rolfe ex Sander) P.J.Cribb & J.Stewart
Aerangis mooreana
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Aerangis mooreana is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family, native to the Comoros and Madagascar. It was first described in 1983 by P.J. Cribb and J. Stewart, based on earlier work by Rolfe ex Sander.

Description

Aerangis mooreana belongs to the genus Aerangis within the Orchidaceae family. This species is found in the Comoros and Madagascar. The scientific name was formally published in 1983 by P.J. Cribb and J. Stewart, who credited earlier contributions by Rolfe ex Sander. As a member of the Orchidaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the orchid family, including specialized floral structures adapted for pollination.

Distribution

Comoros · Madagascar

Synonyms

Aerangis karthalensisAerangis anjoanensisAerangis ikopanaAngraecum mooreanum

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