Angraecum doratophyllum

Angraecum doratophyllum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandaeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Alliance: Angraecum
Genus: Angraecum
Species: A. doratophyllum
Binomial name
Angraecum doratophyllum
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Angraecum doratophyllum is a species of comet orchid that is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. On São Tomé, it can be found from elevations of 850–1,600 m, growing with Syzygium guineense or with Bulbophyllum lizae. On Príncipe, it is found in shrubby vegetation at around 300 m elevation. It is threatened by deforestation for agriculture and timber.

References

  1. Simo, M. & Stévart, T. (2014). "Angraecum doratophyllum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 30 June 2014.


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