ON THIS PLANT
Afropectinariella doratophylla is a species of orchid in the genus Afropectinariella that is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe. On São Tomé, it can be found from elevations of 850–1,600 m (2,790–5,250 ft), growing with Syzygium guineense or with Bulbophyllum lizae. On Príncipe, it is found in shrubby vegetation at around 300 m (980 ft) elevation. It is threatened by deforestation for agriculture and timber.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Angraecum
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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