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Orchid Species: Angraecum magdalenae

(This name is currently accepted by Kew.)

Angraecum magdalenae is an orchid species identified by Schltr. & H.Perrier in 1925.
Genus
Angraecum (Angcm.)
Grex
magdalenae
(name currently accepted by Kew)
Parents
Species
Author
Schltr. & H.Perrier
Year
1925
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ORIGIN: A medium sized, warm to cool growing lithophytic monopodial species found in central Madagascar in areas with a distinct cool, dry season through the winter on or near quartzite boulders in leaf litter around 800 to 2000 meters in altitude.

DESCRIPTION: A medium sized, warm to cool growing lithophytic monopodial species found in central Madagascar in areas with a distinct cool, dry season through the winter on or near quartzite boulders in leaf litter around 800 to 2000 meters in altitude with 6 to 8, short, distichous, fleshy-coriaceous, oblong-ligulate, unequally bilobed apically leaves that blooms in the spring through summer on a bracteate, .8 to 1.2 [2 to 3 cm] long inflorescence with yellow, rigid, triangular floral bracts that arises from below the first leaf and can have from 1 to 5, fleshy, large, white, enticingly fragrant flowers.

FLOWER SIZE: 3 to 4 inches [7.5 to 10 cm] Spur 4 inches [10 cm] -- information provided by Jay Pfahl, author of the Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia (IOSPE).
Most awarded/recent cultivars: Angcm. magdalenae 'Justine' (2 awards in 2017) Angcm. magdalenae 'Strub' (2 awards in 2016) Angcm. magdalenae 'Jorunn' (2 awards in 2013) Angcm. magdalenae 'Fredensborg' (2 awards in 2010) Angcm. magdalenae 'Monica' (2 awards in 2009) Angcm. magdalenae 'Anne Maria' (2 awards in 1988) Angcm. magdalenae 'Walnut Valley' (2016) Angcm. magdalenae 'Hans' (2013) Angcm. magdalenae 'Sunprairie' (2007) Angcm. magdalenae 'Irakas' (1994) Angcm. magdalenae 'Stephanie' (1987) Angcm. magdalenae 'Mary Victoria' (1986) Angcm. magdalenae 'Marya' (1986) Angcm. magdalenae 'Christina' (1981) Angcm. magdalenae 'Malagasy Star' (1978) Angcm. magdalenae 'Inez' (1972) Angcm. magdalenae 'Orchidglade' (1966) Angcm. magdalenae 'Penn Valley' (1963)
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Angraecum Culture with Semi-Hydroponic Techniques by Tom Kuligowski.        "This guest post was written upon my request by Professor Chris Johnson from the University of Utah.  Dr. Johnson has a passion like so many of us: orchids.  This post addresses his issue re... 0
Angraecum magdalenae Shows Herself ! by Tom Kuligowski.        Often referred to as the "Queen of the Angraecums"; Angraecum magdalenae can be a phenomenal plant to show off when in full bloom.  Whether a first time bloomer with a single flower or a gro... 0
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