Solenangis impraedicta

Solenangis impraedicta is an orchid that was described in early 2024.[1] It was found in central Madagascar[2] where it is pollinated by hawkmoths.[3]

Solenangis impraedicta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Solenangis
Species:
S. impraedicta
Binomial name
Solenangis impraedicta

Scientists noted how this orchid has an extremely long nectar spur,[4] measuring in at about 33 cm (13 in) long.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "'Mind-blowing' new orchid species found in Madagascar forest canopy". Mongabay Environmental News. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  2. ^ "Missouri Botanical Garden scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin's orchid". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  3. ^ "Garden scientists discover new Darwin's Orchid species". Discover + Share. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  4. ^ "New orchid species, Solenangis impraedicta, sets a world record". Earth.com. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  5. ^ "International team of Scientists Describe New Orchid Species Related to Famous Darwin's Orchid | New York Botanical Garden". New York Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  6. ^ Farminhão, João; Savignac, Marie; Droissart, Vincent; Lowry, Porter P.; Rajaonarivelo, Nirina; Ramandimbisoa, Brigitte; Verlynde, Simon; Todivelo, Arsela; Stévart, Tariq (March 2024). "A new orchid species expands Darwin's predicted pollination guild in Madagascar". Current Biology. 34 (5): R189–R190. Bibcode:2024CBio...34.R189F. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2024.01.012. PMID 38471443.
  7. ^ "Solenangis impraedicta". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2024-03-24.