Erasanthe is a genus of epiphytic orchids. It contains only one known species, Erasanthe henrici, endemic to Madagascar. Two subspecies are recognized:[1][2][3][4]

  • Erasanthe henrici subsp. henrici
  • Erasanthe henrici subsp. isaloensis P.J.Cribb, Hermans & D.L.Roberts (synonym Aeranthes henrici var. isaloensis H.Perrier ex Hermans
Erasanthe
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Genus: Erasanthe
P.J.Cribb, Hermans & D.L.Roberts
Species:
E. henrici
Binomial name
Erasanthe henrici
(Schltr.) P.J.Cribb, Hermans & D.L.Roberts
Synonyms[1]

Aeranthes henrici Schltr.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ Cribb, P., Hermans, J. & Rakotoarinivo, M. (2009). Field Guide to the Orchids of Madagascar: 1-456. Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  3. ^ Govaerts, R.H.A. (2011). World checklist of selected plant families published update. Facilitated by the Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  4. ^ Cribb PJ, Hermans J & Roberts D L. Erasanthe (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Vandeae, Aerangidinae), a new endemic orchid genus from Madagascar Archived 2011-08-08 at the Wayback Machine. Adansonia 2007; 29(1): 27-30.