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Derivation of specific name

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conchiferum, shell-bearing, referring tho the shape of the lip in this species.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Angraecum conchiferum Lindl. Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=118570
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Description

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Epiphytic herb with an elongated, often branched stem, up to 60 cm long. Leaves alternate, along the apical parts of the stem, dark green, 4-6 cm long, linear. Inflorescences leaf-opposed, 1-2 flowered. Flowers white and green, the lip often uppermost. Petals and sepals linear-lanceolate, c. 3 cm long. Lip subcircular, very concave with a long thin pointed apex. Spur tapering, 3-5 cm long.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Angraecum conchiferum Lindl. Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=118570
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Angraecum conchiferum

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Angraecum conchiferum is a species of orchid.

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