At a glance
RECORDED PROFILE DATA- Scientific name
- Angraecum spicatum (Cordem.) Schltr.
- Name status
- Accepted name
- Native region
- Réunion
- Growth habit
- Not documented
- Cultivation temperature group
- Not documented
Names and Taxonomy
The accepted scientific name for this species is Angraecum spicatum (Cordem.) Schltr., published in 1915. The name is recognized by Kew’s World Checklist of Selected Plant Families and is listed in the CITES Orchid Checklist as an accepted name[3]. The epithet “spicatum” was originally described by Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy under the synonym Mystacidium spicatum and later transferred to Angraecum by Rudolf Schlechter.[1][2]
How to Identify This Species
Detailed morphological descriptions, including plant size, leaf arrangement, flower colour, dimensions or fragrance, are not provided in the consulted sources. Consequently, reliable identification keys for Angraecum spicatum are not documented here.
Native Range and Habitat
Angraecum spicatum is endemic to the island of Réunion, part of the Mascarene archipelago in the southwest Indian Ocean[1][2]. No specific information on the type of forest, substrate (epiphytic, lithophytic or terrestrial), or elevation range is available in the cited references.
Species-Specific Care
| Factor | Documented guidance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Not documented for this species | — |
| Light | Not documented for this species | — |
| Watering | Not documented for this species | — |
| Humidity | Not documented for this species | — |
| Potting / Mounting | Not documented for this species | — |
| Fertilisation | Not documented for this species | — |
| Seasonal changes | Not documented for this species | — |
Because species‑specific horticultural information is lacking, growers should refer to general Angraecum cultivation guidelines and adapt them cautiously, monitoring the plant’s response.
Flowering and Pollination
No data on flowering period, flower longevity, scent, spur length or pollinator interactions for Angraecum spicatum were found in the available literature.
Conservation and Responsible Cultivation
The species is listed in CITES Appendix II, meaning that international trade is permitted only under a legally authorized export permit that ensures the trade is not detrimental to the species’ survival[3]. No formal IUCN Red List assessment was located.
Evidence and Limitations
This profile is based on a limited set of online references. Critical gaps remain in the description of morphology, precise habitat preferences, phenology and horticultural requirements. Further field studies and taxonomic revisions are needed to fill these gaps.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & references
- Angraecum spicatum – French Wikipedia, 2026, https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angraecum_spicatum
- Angraecum spicatum – Swedish Wikipedia, 2026, https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angraecum_spicatum
- CITES Orchid Checklist – Part II (Accepted names), Kew, 2026, https://www.kew.org/sites/default/files/PART_II_Names_in_current_use.pdf
