Angraecum penzigianum

Angraecum penzigianum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Angraecum
Species:
A. penzigianum
Binomial name
Angraecum penzigianum

Angraecum penzigianum is a species of comet orchid that is endemic to Madagascar, and is recorded from Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa and Toamasina provinces, from elevations of 1,000โ€“2,000 m. It is an epiphytic perennial which grows in mossy forests. However, it was previously thought to be endemic to the Andringitra Massif. It is threatened by slash-and-burn cultivation, cattle grazing, charcoal production and bush fires.

References

  1. ^ Contu, S. & Chadburn, H. (2014). "Angraecum penzigianum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T44393550A44422611. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T44393550A44422611.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.