Angraecum eburneum is a species of orchid. Their common name the "comet orchid". They generally grow up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) in height and grows 10 to 15 flowers per plant. They are native to Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Kenya, and Tanzania.[1] It is the national flower of Seychelles.

Description

The white and green flower is 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) in size and is said to give off a pleasant smell.[1] Flowering begins in early winter and takes several months.[2]

Symbolism

Claire Waight Keller included the plant to represent Seychelles in Meghan Markle's wedding veil, which included the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country.[3]

Gallery

  • Mature Angraecum eburneum specimen cultivated in the Botanical Garden Berlin
    Mature Angraecum eburneum specimen cultivated in the Botanical Garden Berlin
  • A close-up of a flower.
    A close-up of a flower.
  • An image of the superbum subspecies.
    An image of the superbum subspecies.
  • A close-up of a flower.
    A close-up of a flower.

References

  1. ^ a b "九游会最新官网_九游会官方网址". Myjunglegarden.com. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  2. ^ "IOSPE PHOTOS". Orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  3. ^ "The Wedding Dress, Bridesmaids' Dresses and Page Boys' Uniforms". Royal.uk. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2021.