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Aerangis citrata is an species in the genus Aerangis.
Description[]
Plant blooms from spring to fall with twenty to thirty flowers. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of lemons and 2 to 3cm
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on tree branches and mossy rocks of the humid evergreen forests of Madagascar at elevations of 0 to 1500 meters.
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and usually require full sunlight and intermediate to warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants),several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Lemon-scented Aerangis
Synonyms[]
- Aerobion citratum Sprgl. 1826
- Angorchis citrata O. Ktze. 1891
- *Angraecum citratum Thou 1822
- Rhaphidorhynchus citratus Finet 1907