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Jumellea recta

Jumellea recta (Thouars) Schltr.
Jumellea recta
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Jumellea recta is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Réunion. It was first described in 1915 by Schltr., based on earlier work by Thouars.

Description

Jumellea recta is a member of the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as the orchid family. It is found in the island regions of Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Réunion. The species was formally published in 1915 by Rudolf Schlechter, who based his description on the original work of Thouars. This orchid is part of the genus Jumellea, which includes a group of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Madagascar · Mauritius · Rodrigues · Réunion

Synonyms

Jumellea stipitataMacroplectrum rectumAeranthes rectaAerobion rectumJumellea bernetianaEpidorkis rectaAngraecum rectumAngraecum stipitatumAeranthes rectusAngorkis rectangis

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