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''Angraecum leonis'' is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family.
"The Chromosomes of Orchids: II: Vandeae Lindl."
Kew Bulletin, 21(1), 151-156. or 2n = 38.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.
Description
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. 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/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''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.htmlCytology
The diploid chromosome count of this species is 2n = 40,Jones, K. (1967)"The Chromosomes of Orchids: II: Vandeae Lindl."
Kew Bulletin, 21(1), 151-156. or 2n = 38.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.
Ecology
Pollination
The sphingophilous flowers are fragrant during the night.Etymology
It is named afterLéon Humblot
Léon Joseph Henry Humblot (3 June 1852 in Nancy – 20 March 1914) was a French naturalist and botanical collector.Angraecum leonis. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/angleonis.htm
"Orthoptera, a new order of pollinator."
Annals of botany, 105(3), 355-364.
"The Best Orchids for Indoors."
p. 34. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 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.Kreuzer, H. (n.d.). ''Angraecum leonis''. Zimmerpflanzenlexikon. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.zimmerpflanzenlexikon.info/pflanzen/angraecum-leonis
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Physiology
Floral fragrance
The floral fragrance is primarily composed of chavicol (70%), followed by benzyl salicylate (7.3%), benzyl benzoate (5.5%),methyl nicotinate
In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula . In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in many ...
(5.3%), as well as many more compounds in smaller quantities.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.
Horticulture
It can be successfully cultivated in intermediate temperatures.Fitch, C. (2004)"The Best Orchids for Indoors."
p. 34. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 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.Kreuzer, H. (n.d.). ''Angraecum leonis''. Zimmerpflanzenlexikon. Retrieved January 14, 2023, from https://www.zimmerpflanzenlexikon.info/pflanzen/angraecum-leonis
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References
leonis Taxa named by Édouard André Taxa named by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach Flora of Madagascar Flora of the Comoros {{Vandeae-stub