Jumellea triquetra
Jumellea triquetra (Thouars) Schltr.
Jumellea triquetra is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to Mauritius and Réunion. It was first described in 1915 by Schltr., based on earlier work by Thouars.
Description
Jumellea triquetra is a member of the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest and most diverse plant families. This species is found in the island nations of Mauritius and Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The name was formally established in 1915 by Rudolf Schlechter, who cited the original work of Thouars. The genus Jumellea is known for its epiphytic orchids, often characterized by their unique floral structures and growth habits. Jumellea triquetra is part of the rich and ecologically significant flora of the Mascarene Islands, which are known for their high levels of endemism.
Distribution
Mauritius · Réunion
Synonyms
Jumellea neglectaJumellea nutansAerobion triquetrumAngraecum neglectum var. curtumAngraecum neglectum var. longifoliumAngorchis triangisAngorchis triquetraAngraecum neglectumAngraecum nutansAngraecum triquetrumPerrierangraecum triquetrumAngraecum neglectum var. genuinum
