Angraecum astroarche Ridl. (1887:199)
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonyms: Mystacidium astroarche (Ridl.) Rolfe in D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 170 (1897); Conchograecum astroarche (Ridl.) Szlach., Grochocka, Oledrz. & Mytnik in Richardiana, N.S. 2: 90 (2018)
Conservation Status
Extinct (Simo et al., 2018; Christenhusz & Govaerts, 2024; POWO, 2024)
Last record: 1888 (Simo et al., 2018; Christenhusz & Govaerts, 2024)
IUCN RedList status: Extinct
Distribution
Nova Moca, São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Principe
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
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Govaerts, R. (1995). World Checklist of Seed Plants 1(1, 2): 1-483, 1-529. MIM, Deurne.
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Stévart, T. and de Oliveira, F. (2000). Guide des orchidées de São Tomé et Príncipe. ECOFAC, São Tomé.
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