At a glance
RECORDED PROFILE DATA- Scientific name
- Angraecum metallicum Sander
- Name status
- Accepted (Kew)
- Native region
- Madagascar (northeast)
- Growth habit
- Not documented
- Cultivation temperature group
- Not documented
Names and Taxonomy
Angraecum metallicum Sander was published in Orchid Guide 10 (1901) [2]. Current Kew databases list the name as accepted within the genus Angraecum [7]. No synonyms or alternative spellings are recorded in the consulted sources.
How to Identify This Species
Specific diagnostic characters for Angraecum metallicum (flower colour, size, spur length, leaf morphology, plant height) are not documented in the available literature. The species is listed among Angraecum taxa, but detailed morphological descriptions have not been published in the sources consulted.
Native Range and Habitat
The species is reported from Madagascar, with a more precise indication of the northeast part of the island [5][7]. No habitat description (forest type, host tree, elevation) is provided in the sources.
Species‑Specific Care
| Factor | Documented guidance | Source / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Growth habit | Not documented for this species | – |
| Temperature | Not documented; treat as typical Angraecum (warm to intermediate) only as a provisional guideline | Genus‑level information |
| Light | Not documented | – |
| Watering | Not documented | – |
| Humidity | Not documented | – |
| Medium / mounting | Not documented | – |
| Fertilisation | Not documented | – |
Because species‑specific cultural data are lacking, growers are advised to start with the general requirements for Angraecum orchids (well‑draining bark mix, bright filtered light, moderate to high humidity, and warm day temperatures) and adjust based on the plant’s response.
Flowering and Pollination
No published observations of flowering time, flower longevity, fragrance, or pollinator interactions for Angraecum metallicum are found in the consulted sources.
Evidence and Limitations
The primary data for this profile consist of the original nomenclatural record (IPNI) and database listings (Kew/POWO via plantaedb). Detailed morphological, ecological, and horticultural information has not been located; consequently many sections contain “Not documented”. Further field studies or specialist monographs are needed to fill these gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angraecum metallicum commonly cultivated?
Cultivation records for this species are not documented in the sources consulted; it is not listed among the commonly grown Angraecum taxa.
Where does Angraecum metallicum occur in the wild?
The species is reported from the northeastern part of Madagascar.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & references
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Angraecum metallicum. https://www.ipni.org/n/616259-1 (accessed 2026‑10‑17).
- Clanorchids.com – Angraecum compendium. Entry for "metallicum" showing NE Madagascar distribution. http://www.clanorchids.com/compendium/page3a.html (accessed 2026‑10‑17).
- PlantaeDB. Angraecum metallicum – distribution and taxonomic status (Kew/POWO). https://plantaedb.com/taxa/phylum/angiosperms/order/asparagales/family/orchidaceae/genus/angraecum/species/angraecum-metallicum (accessed 2026‑10‑17).
