Angraecum leonis

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Angraecum leonis is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.[1]

Description

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Cross section of immature Angraecum leonis leaf

Forms

Two different forms of this species exist. The form native to the Comoros is considerably larger and nearly twice as big as the one native to Madagascar.[2][3][4][5]

Cytology

The diploid chromosome count of this species is 2n = 40,[6] or 2n = 38.[7]

Ecology

Pollination

The sphingophilous flowers are fragrant during the night.[8]

Etymology

It is named after Léon Humblot, a French orchid collector.[9]

Physiology

Floral fragrance

The floral fragrance is primarily composed of chavicol (70%), followed by benzyl salicylate (7.3%), benzyl benzoate (5.5%), methyl nicotinate (5.3%), as well as many more compounds in smaller quantities.[8]

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Chavicol , the main component of the floral fragrance of Angraecum leonis[8]

Horticulture

It can be successfully cultivated in intermediate temperatures.[10] It can be mounted on cork and bark, but it can also grow potted in bark pieces. It should be grown in shade to semi-shade.[2]

Images

References

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  2. a b Kreuzer, H. (n.d.). Angraecum leonis. Zimmerpflanzenlexikon. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.zimmerpflanzenlexikon.info/pflanzen/angraecum-leonis
  3. Otway, B. (2021, August 2). Angraecum leonis. Pumpkin Beth - Horticulturist and Garden Writer. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.pumpkinbeth.com/plants/angraecum-leonis/
  4. Kuligowski, T. (n.d.). Angraecum leonis (Size Identifies). The International Orchid Foundation (IOF). Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.orchids.org/articles/angraecum-leonis-size-identifies
  5. Angraecum leonis care and culture. (2017, December 31). Travaldo’s Blog. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://travaldo.blogspot.com/2018/01/angraecum-leonis-care-and-culture.html
  6. Jones, K. (1967). "The Chromosomes of Orchids: II: Vandeae Lindl." Kew Bulletin, 21(1), 151-156.
  7. Arends, J. C., & Van der Laan, F. M. (1983). "Cytotaxonomy of the monopodial orchids of the African and Malagasy regions." Genetica, 62(2), 81-94.
  8. a b c Micheneau, C., Fournel, J., Warren, B. H., Hugel, S., Gauvin-Bialecki, A., Pailler, T., ... & Chase, M. W. (2010). "Orthoptera, a new order of pollinator." Annals of botany, 105(3), 355-364.
  9. Angraecum leonis. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/angleonis.htm
  10. Fitch, C. (2004). "The Best Orchids for Indoors." p. 34. Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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