Epidendroideae Plectrelminthus

Long-tailed Orchid

Plectrelminthus caudatus (1838)

Botanical Description

Features large, greenish-white flowers with a twisted, corkscrew-like nectar spur that can reach 10 inches in length. It is a monopodial orchid that resembles a Vanda but with a distinctly African floral structure.

Hardiness & Conservation

Hardy Species

Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II

Scientific Classification

SubfamilyEpidendroideae
TribeVandeae
SubtribeAngraecinae
GenusPlectrelminthus

Growth & Care

📍 OriginWest Africa
📅 SeasonSummer
👃 FragranceYes; Spicy
🔗 SimilarAerangis kotschyana
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