Aeranthes ramosa

Plant descriptions 2

Plant large; leaves with a very very long slender, branching raceme; flowers large and variable in colour and shape; lip strongly auriculate at the base, then broadly obovate; spur club-shaped and narrowed at the base.A.ramosa is a very variable species both in shape and size.

Elevation 2

1000-1500m

Similar species 2

Syn. Aeranthes vespertilio ; Aeranthes brevivaginans.

Référence 2

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

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Flowering month August, December, February, January, July, June, May, October
Taxonomy:family Orchidaceae
Color green
Vegetation Humid forest
Plant growth form Epiphyte