| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Liliopsida |
| Ordine | Asparagales |
| Famiglia | Orchidaceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Epidendroideae |
| Genere | Angraecum |
Angraecum is a monopodial genus of mostly white-flowered epiphytes from Africa and especially Madagascar, many with long nectar spurs adapted to moth pollination. The star-shaped flowers are often night-fragrant. Most are warm-growing and need bright, humid conditions.