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Jumellea lignosa

Jumellea lignosa (Schltr.) Schltr.
Jumellea lignosa
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Jumellea lignosa is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Madagascar. It was first described in 1915 by Schltr., with the authorship notation (Schltr.) Schltr.

Description

Jumellea lignosa belongs to the Orchidaceae, a large and diverse family of flowering plants. The species is part of the genus Jumellea, which is endemic to Madagascar. This orchid was published in 1915 by the botanist Schltr., who also provided the subsequent authorship citation. The species is known to occur only in Madagascar, contributing to the island's rich and unique orchid flora. As a member of the Orchidaceae, Jumellea lignosa likely exhibits the typical characteristics of the family, such as highly specialized flowers adapted for specific pollinators.

Distribution

Madagascar

Synonyms

Angraecum lignosumJumellea lignosa subsp. ferkoanaJumellea lignosa subsp. typica

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