Angraecum decipiens Summerh.

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Synonyms: Angraecopsis decipiens (Summerh.) R.Rice
Lesliegraecum decipiens (Summerh.) Szlach., Mytnik & Grochocka
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Status: Native
Description:
For descriptions see World Flora Online
Type location:
Kenya
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Derivation of specific name:
Habitat: In montane forest.
Altitude range: (metres) 1650 - 2100 m
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Worldwide distribution: Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Growth form(s): Epiphyte.
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Literature:

Cribb, P.J. (1989). Orchidaceae (Part 3) Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 495 - 496. (Includes a picture).

Stewart, J. & Campbell, B. (1996). Orchids of Kenya Timber Press Inc, Portland Oregon, USA ISBN0-88192-357-5 Pages 18 - 19. (Includes a picture).

Summerhayes, V.S. (1966). African orchids XXX Kew Bulletin 20(2) Pages 189 - 191. Protologue (Includes a picture).


Other sources of information about Angraecum decipiens:

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Flora of Kenya: Angraecum decipiens
Flora of Tanzania: Angraecum decipiens

External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Angraecum decipiens
African Plant Database: Angraecum decipiens
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Angraecum decipiens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Angraecum decipiens
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Angraecum decipiens
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iNaturalist: Angraecum decipiens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Angraecum decipiens
JSTOR Plant Science: Angraecum decipiens
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Angraecum decipiens
Plants of the World Online: Angraecum decipiens
Tropicos: Angraecum decipiens
Wikipedia: Angraecum decipiens


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The Rwanda flora team (2026). Flora of Rwanda: Species information: Angraecum decipiens.
https://www.rwandaflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=273050, retrieved 1 November 2026

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