Aerangis thomsonii
Aerangis thomsonii (Rolfe) Schltr.
Aerangis thomsonii is an orchid species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It was first described in 1918 by Schlechter, with the original name credited to Rolfe.
Description
Aerangis thomsonii belongs to the genus Aerangis within the Orchidaceae, one of the largest families of flowering plants. This species is distributed across several East African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It was formally published in 1918 by Richard Schlechter, who based his description on earlier work by Rolfe. The species is part of a diverse group of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids known for their adaptability to various ecological conditions.
Distribution
Ethiopia · Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda
Synonyms
Aerangis friesiorumAngraecum thomsonii
