Angraecum eburneum is a species of orchid. Their common name the "comet orchid". They generally grow up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in height and grows 10 to 15 flowers per plant. They are native to Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Kenya, and Tanzania.[1] It is the national flower of Seychelles.
The white and green flower is 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) in size and is said to give off a pleasant smell.[1] Flowering begins in early winter and takes several months.[2]
Claire Waight Keller included the plant to represent Seychelles in Meghan Markle's wedding veil, which included the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country.[3]
Mature Angraecum eburneum specimen cultivated in the Botanical Garden Berlin
A close-up of a flower.
An image of the superbum subspecies.
A close-up of a flower.
Angraecum eburneum is a species of orchid. Their common name the "comet orchid". They generally grow up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in height and grows 10 to 15 flowers per plant. They are native to Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is the national flower of Seychelles.
