Solenangis impraedicta is an orchid that was described in early 2024.[1] It was found in central Madagascar[2] where it is pollinated by hawkmoths.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Solenangis |
| Species: | S. impraedicta
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| Binomial name | |
| Solenangis impraedicta | |
Scientists noted how this orchid has an extremely long nectar spur,[4] measuring in at about 33 cm (13 in) long.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "'Mind-blowing' new orchid species found in Madagascar forest canopy". Mongabay Environmental News. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Missouri Botanical Garden scientists describe new orchid species related to famous Darwin's orchid". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Garden scientists discover new Darwin's Orchid species". Discover + Share. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "New orchid species, Solenangis impraedicta, sets a world record". Earth.com. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "International team of Scientists Describe New Orchid Species Related to Famous Darwin's Orchid | New York Botanical Garden". New York Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Farminhão, João; Savignac, Marie; Droissart, Vincent; Lowry, Porter P.; Rajaonarivelo, Nirina; Ramandimbisoa, Brigitte; Verlynde, Simon; Todivelo, Arsela; Stévart, Tariq (March 2024). "A new orchid species expands Darwin's predicted pollination guild in Madagascar". Current Biology. 34 (5): R189–R190. Bibcode:2024CBio...34.R189F. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2024.01.012. PMID 38471443.
- ^ "Solenangis impraedicta". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
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