Solenangis scandens (Schltr.) Schltr.

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Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

Solenangis scandens

Photo: Bart Wursten
Lomami River, downstream from Lieki, opposite bank.

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Synonyms: Angraecum scandens Schltr.
Common names:
Frequency:
Status: Native
Description:
For descriptions see World Flora Online
Type location:
Nigeria
Notes:
Derivation of specific name: scandens: scandent; climbing.
Habitat: In evergreen forest.
Altitude range: (metres)
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution: Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea Islands, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Central African Republic and DR Congo.
Botanical divisions: VI
Growth form(s): Epiphyte.
Endemic status:
Red data list status:
Insects associated with this species:
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Images last updated: Saturday 4 October 2025
Literature:

Geerinck, D. (1992). Orchidaceae (seconde partie) Flore d'Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique national de Belgique Pages 277 - 279. (Includes a picture).


Other sources of information about Solenangis scandens:

External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Solenangis scandens
African Plant Database: Solenangis scandens
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Solenangis scandens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Solenangis scandens
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Solenangis scandens
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
iNaturalist: Solenangis scandens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Solenangis scandens
JSTOR Plant Science: Solenangis scandens
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Solenangis scandens
Plants of the World Online: Solenangis scandens
Tropicos: Solenangis scandens
Wikipedia: Solenangis scandens


Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-25

The DRC flora team (2025). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Species information: Solenangis scandens.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=257290, retrieved 10 October 2025

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