Aeranthes carnosa

Plant descriptions 2

Very short stem; leaves 4, ligulate, 15-32 x 2-3 cm; inflorescence pendent, simple or branched, 20-70 cm long; flowers green, fleshy; sepals 21-30mm long; lip broadly ovate, subapiculate, 23-30 x 13-18 mm, base short and narrow; spur to 7-8 mm long.

Elevation 2

500-1500m

Similar species 2

Could be confused with A. ramosa

Référence 2

Bosser J. & Lecoufle M. 2011.- Les orchidées de Madagascar. Biotope, Mèze (Collection Parthénope).

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Color green, yellow
Taxonomy:family Orchidaceae
Flowering month February, January
Plant growth form Epiphyte
Vegetation Humid forest