At a glance
RECORDED PROFILE DATA- Scientific name
- Angraecum viridiflorum Cordem.
- Name status
- Accepted
- Native region
- Réunion
- Growth habit
- Not documented
- Cultivation temperature group
- Not documented
Names and Taxonomy
The accepted scientific name is Angraecum viridiflorum Cordem., first described in 1899.[1][2] The name is recognised by the International Plant Names Index and appears in the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. According to the French Wikipedia entry, the species is listed under CITES Appendix II, reflecting its inclusion in international trade regulations.[1] No synonymy or alternate spellings are recorded in the consulted sources.
How to Identify This Species
Specific morphological description, leaf or flower measurements, and diagnostic characters for Angraecum viridiflorum are not provided in the available references. Consequently, reliable field identification cannot be outlined from the current evidence.
Native Range and Habitat
Angraecum viridiflorum is endemic to the island of Réunion, a French overseas department in the southwestern Indian Ocean.[1][2] No detailed information on the natural habitat (e.g., forest type, host trees, elevation range) is supplied by the sources consulted.
Species‑Specific Care
There are no published or grower‑reported cultivation guidelines specific to Angraecum viridiflorum in the sources provided. General Angraecum care practices (e.g., moderate to warm temperatures, high humidity, bright but filtered light) are described for the genus broadly, but cannot be confidently applied to this species without further evidence.
| Factor | Documented guidance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Not documented | — |
| Light | Not documented | — |
| Watering | Not documented | — |
| Humidity | Not documented | — |
| Mounting / potting | Not documented | — |
| Fertilisation | Not documented | — |
Growers interested in this species should treat the lack of specific data as a caution and consider trialing conditions that match typical Mascarene Angraecum habitats (humid, shaded forest environments) while monitoring plant response.
Flowering and Pollination
No information on flowering time, flower morphology, scent, or pollinator interactions is available for Angraecum viridiflorum in the consulted literature.
Evidence and Limitations
The present profile relies on two online encyclopedia entries that confirm the species’ name, authorship, endemic status to Réunion, and CITES listing. Detailed botanical descriptions, ecological data, and cultivation guidelines are absent from these sources. Further research in herbarium databases, regional floras, or specialist orchid publications would be required to fill these gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angraecum viridiflorum listed under CITES?
Yes. The French Wikipedia entry records the species as listed in CITES Appendix II, which regulates its international trade.
Where does Angraecum viridiflorum occur in the wild?
It is endemic to the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
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Sources & references
- Angraecum viridiflorum – Wikipedia (French), https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angraecum_viridiflorum
- Angraecum viridiflorum – Franco Wiki, https://franco.wiki/fr/Angraecum_viridiflorum.html