Category
page 1Orchids of Mauritius

Aeranthes
Aeranthes, abbreviated Aerth in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus with 47 species, mostly from shady, tropical humid forests in Zimbabwe, Madagascar and islands in the Western Indian Ocean. The name "aeranthes" means 'aerial flower', as their flowers appear to be suspended in the air.

Beclardia
Beclardia is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. There are two recognized species, both native to islands in the Indian Ocean:

Angraecum cadetii
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Aeranthes arachnitis
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Jumellea fragrans
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Oberonia disticha
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Angraecum palmiforme
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Angraecum mauritianum
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Angraecum pectinatum
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Jumellea recta
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Angraecum ramosum
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