At a glance
RECORDED PROFILE DATA- Scientific name
- Angraecum macilentum Frapp.
- Name status
- Recorded name; acceptance not documented
- Native region
- Réunion
- Growth habit
- Not documented
- Cultivation temperature group
- Not documented
Names and Taxonomy
The name Angraecum macilentum Frapp. appears in the Index de la flore, cited with the original publication Orch. Réunion, Cat. Espèces Indig. page 13 (1880)【2†L1-L3】. This source records the name as part of the flora of Réunion but does not provide a current acceptance assessment. Consequently, the accepted status of the name cannot be confirmed from the available material.
How to Identify This Species
No detailed morphological description, illustration, or diagnostic characters are present in the consulted sources. Therefore, reliable field identification criteria for Angraecum macilentum are not documented.
Native Range and Habitat
The only documented native range is the island of Réunion in the Mascarene archipelago【2†L1-L3】. No information on specific habitat types (e.g., forest, montane, epiphytic substrate) or elevation range is provided in the available references.
Species‑Specific Care
| Factor | Documented guidance | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Not documented | – |
| Light | Not documented | – |
| Watering | Not documented | – |
| Humidity | Not documented | – |
| Potting / Mounting | Not documented | – |
| Fertilisation | Not documented | – |
| Seasonal changes | Not documented | – |
Because specific cultivation recommendations are absent from the literature consulted, growers should treat this species with the general care guidelines used for other Angraecum orchids, while recognizing that such extrapolations are not evidence‑based for A. macilentum.
Flowering and Pollination
No data on flowering time, flower morphology, fragrance, nectar spur length, or pollinator interactions are available in the sources consulted.
Evidence and Limitations
The profile relies on a single taxonomic listing that records the name and its occurrence on Réunion. No morphological, ecological, phenological, or horticultural information could be located in the provided material. Consequently, many sections contain “Not documented” statements, and the taxonomic acceptance of the name remains unverified.
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Sources & references
- Index de la flore – Angraecum macilentum Frapp., Orch. Réunion, Cat. Espèces Indig. : 13 (1880). https://mascarine.cbnm.org/index.php/flore/index-de-la-flore/nom?code_taxref=705207