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Darwin's orchid

Angraecum sesquipedale

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Angraecum

About

Angraecum sesquipedale /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliː/, also known as Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums, is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Angraecum endemic to Madagascar. The orchid was first discovered by the French botanist Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars in 1798, but was not described until 1822. It is noteworthy for its long spur and its association with the naturalist Charles Darwin, who surmised that the flower was pollinated by a then...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Darwin's orchid?
The scientific name of Darwin's orchid is Angraecum sesquipedale.
What kingdom does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
What genus does Darwin's orchid belong to?
Darwin's orchid belongs to the genus Angraecum.