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Jumellea exilis

Jumellea exilis (Cordem.) Schltr.
Jumellea exilis
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Jumellea exilis is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Réunion. It was described in 1915 by Schltr., based on earlier work by Cordem.

Description

Jumellea exilis is an orchid species belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to Réunion, one of the islands in the southwestern Indian Ocean. The species was first described in 1915 by Richard Schlechter, with the original material attributed to Cordem. This plant is part of the genus Jumellea, which includes other orchid species found in the region.

Distribution

Madagascar · Mauritius · Réunion

Synonyms

Jumellea flavescensAngraecum exile

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