Angraecum mauritianum Frapp

This can probably be called a road-side orchid as it is commonly seen along the road to Plaines Champagne growing on the ground or on fallen trees.

It is never found growing high up on trees. It is rather a small plant and never exceeds 15 cm in height. It branches easily and forms huge clumps. The deep green leaves are about 10-12 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers which are star shaped are of a pure white colour and are about 3 cm in diameter and have a 6 cm long greenish spur. They last for about a week and take a yellowish colour before wilting.