At a glance
RECORDED PROFILE DATA- Scientific name
- Angraecum verecundum Schltr.
- Name status
- Accepted
- Native region
- Central Madagascar
- Growth habit
- Epiphytic subshrub
- Cultivation temperature group
- Not documented
Names and Taxonomy
Angraecum verecundum Schltr. was first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 348 (1925)【1】. The name is accepted by Kew’s Plants of the World Online and is treated as the correct name for the species【1】. A homotypic synonym is Gomphocentrum verecundum (Schltr.) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka (2013)【1】. The species is listed on CITES Appendix II, indicating that international trade is regulated【10】.
How to Identify This Species
Detailed morphological descriptions, measurements of vegetative parts, and diagnostic flower characters for Angraecum verecundum are not available in the cited sources. Consequently, reliable identification criteria cannot be provided here.
Native Range and Habitat
The species is native to the central part of Madagascar, occurring in wet tropical forest biomes. In its natural setting it grows as an epiphytic subshrub, attaching to tree branches in humid forest canopies【1】. Specific elevation ranges, host tree preferences, or micro‑habitat details are not documented in the available references.
Species-Specific Care
| Factor | Documented guidance | Evidence / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Growth medium | Not documented | — |
| Mounting vs potting | Not documented | — |
| Light level | Not documented | — |
| Temperature range | Not documented | — |
| Humidity | Not documented | — |
| Watering schedule | Not documented | — |
| Fertilisation | Not documented | — |
| Seasonal rest | Not documented | — |
No species‑specific cultivation information has been published in the sources consulted. Growers should therefore treat this orchid with the general practices used for other epiphytic Angraecum species, while monitoring the plant closely for signs of stress.
Flowering and Pollination
Information on flowering time, flower morphology, fragrance, nectar spur length, or pollinator interactions for Angraecum verecundum is not present in the available literature.
Conservation and Responsible Cultivation
The species is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning that any international trade requires appropriate permits to ensure that wild populations are not threatened【10】. No IUCN Red List assessment or national conservation status was found in the cited references.
Evidence and Limitations
This profile is based on the taxonomic entry from Kew’s Plants of the World Online and the Wikidata record, which provide the accepted name, synonymy, native region, and CITES listing. Morphological details, precise habitat parameters, phenology, and horticultural recommendations are not documented in the sources consulted, and therefore are omitted or marked as such.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angraecum verecundum protected under CITES?
Yes. The species is listed on CITES Appendix II, which regulates international trade to prevent over‑exploitation.
Can I grow Angraecum verecundum at home?
Specific cultivation guidelines are not documented. If grown, it should be treated like other epiphytic Angraecum orchids, providing good air circulation, moderate light, and high humidity, while complying with CITES regulations.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & references
- Angraecum verecundum Schltr. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science (2026) https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:616471-1
- Angraecum verecundum – Wikidata (2026) https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15431396
