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A new species of Aeranthes (Orchidaceae) from the Comoro Islands

Johan HERMANS & Jean BOSSER

en Adansonia 25 (2) - Pages 215-217

Published on 26 December 2003

Aeranthes campbelliae (Orchidaceae) is described from the Comoro Islands. It resembles A. ecalcarata H. Perrier, endemic to Madagascar, by its lip and spur, but differs by its oblong and flat leaves (vs. linear and canaliculate) and its racemose, many flowered, more robust inflorescences.

Keywords:
Orchidaceae, Aeranthes, Comoro Islands
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