Angraecum leonis is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family.[1]
Description
Cross section of immature
Angraecum leonis leaf
Forms
Two different forms of this species exist. The form native to the Comoros is considerably larger and nearly twice as big as the one native to Madagascar.[2][3][4][5]
Cytology
The diploid chromosome count of this species is 2n = 40,[6] or 2n = 38.[7]
Ecology
Pollination
The sphingophilous flowers are fragrant during the night.[8]
Etymology
It is named after Léon Humblot, a French orchid collector.[9]
Physiology
Floral fragrance
The floral fragrance is primarily composed of chavicol (70%), followed by benzyl salicylate (7.3%), benzyl benzoate (5.5%), methyl nicotinate (5.3%), as well as many more compounds in smaller quantities.[8]
Chavicol , the main component of the floral fragrance of
Angraecum leonis[8]
Horticulture
It can be successfully cultivated in intermediate temperatures.[10] It can be mounted on cork and bark, but it can also grow potted in bark pieces. It should be grown in shade to semi-shade.[2]
Images
References
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^ a b c "Angraecum leonis (Rchb.f.) André". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
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^ a b Kreuzer, H. (n.d.). Angraecum leonis. Zimmerpflanzenlexikon. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.zimmerpflanzenlexikon.info/pflanzen/angraecum-leonis
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^ Otway, B. (2021, August 2). Angraecum leonis. Pumpkin Beth - Horticulturist and Garden Writer. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.pumpkinbeth.com/plants/angraecum-leonis/
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^ Kuligowski, T. (n.d.). Angraecum leonis (Size Identifies). The International Orchid Foundation (IOF). Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.orchids.org/articles/angraecum-leonis-size-identifies
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^ Angraecum leonis care and culture. (2017, December 31). Travaldo’s Blog. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://travaldo.blogspot.com/2018/01/angraecum-leonis-care-and-culture.html
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^ Jones, K. (1967). "The Chromosomes of Orchids: II: Vandeae Lindl." Kew Bulletin, 21(1), 151-156.
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^ Arends, J. C., & Van der Laan, F. M. (1983). "Cytotaxonomy of the monopodial orchids of the African and Malagasy regions." Genetica, 62(2), 81-94.
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^ a b c Micheneau, C., Fournel, J., Warren, B. H., Hugel, S., Gauvin-Bialecki, A., Pailler, T., ... & Chase, M. W. (2010). "Orthoptera, a new order of pollinator." Annals of botany, 105(3), 355-364.
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^ Angraecum leonis. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/angleonis.htm
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^ Fitch, C. (2004). "The Best Orchids for Indoors." p. 34. Brooklyn Botanic Garden.