What is "angraecum"

Angraecum \Angraecum\ n. 1. a genus of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers sometimes grotesque.

Syn: genus Angrecum, genus Angraecum.

The genus Angraecum, abbreviated as Angcm in horticultural trade, common name Angrek ( Indonesian and Malay) or Comet Orchid, contains about 220 species.