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Jumellea jumelleana

Jumellea jumelleana (Schltr.) Summerh.
Jumellea jumelleana
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Jumellea jumelleana is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae, native to Madagascar. It was first described in 1952 and belongs to the genus Jumellea.

Description

Jumellea jumelleana is a member of the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest families of flowering plants. This species is endemic to Madagascar, an island renowned for its high level of biodiversity and endemism. The genus Jumellea is characterized by its epiphytic growth habit and is primarily found in tropical regions. Jumellea jumelleana was formally published in 1952 and is recognized as a distinct species within the genus. Its classification remains within the Orchidaceae family, which includes a wide range of orchid species with diverse morphologies and ecological adaptations.

Distribution

Madagascar

Synonyms

Jumellea henryiAngraecum jumelleanum

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