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Jumellea ibityana

Jumellea ibityana Schltr.
Jumellea ibityana
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Jumellea ibityana is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family, native to Madagascar. It was first described in 1925 by the botanist Schltr.

Description

Jumellea ibityana belongs to the genus Jumellea within the Orchidaceae family, a diverse group of flowering plants commonly known as orchids. This species is endemic to Madagascar, an island nation renowned for its high level of plant endemism. The species was scientifically described and published in 1925 by the botanist Schltr., contributing to the taxonomic understanding of Madagascan orchids. As part of the Orchidaceae, J. ibityana shares characteristics typical of the family, such as specialized floral structures adapted for pollination. No further details on its morphology or ecology are provided in the source data.

Distribution

Madagascar

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