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Synonyms: |
Liparis guineensis Lindl. Liparis rufina (Ridl.) Rolfe |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Terrestrial herb, up to 40 cm tall, with ovoid pseudobulbs mostly underground. Leaves 2-3, basal, lanceolate to ovate, ribbed. Inflorescence densely many-flowered. Flowers small, 6 mm across, green to yellow-green with a deep purple-brown lip. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | nervosa: nerved |
Habitat: | A species of Brachystegia woodland, grassland and riverine fringes. It is occasionally found in exotic plantations. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 500 - 1700 m |
Flowering time: | Jan - Feb |
Worldwide distribution: | |
Zimbabwe distribution: | C,E |
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Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 329. Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 37. Fibeck, W. & Dare, M. (1993). Terrestrial Orchids in Zimbabwe. Excelsa 16 Page 66. Fischer, E., Killmann, D., Delepierre, G. & Lebel, J-P. (2010). The Orchids of Rwanda Koblenz Geographical Colloquia Series Biogeographical Monographs 2 Page 276. (Includes a picture). Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 84. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Pages 279 - 281. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 177. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I.F. & La Croix T.M. (1983). Orchids of Bvumbwe The Society of Malawi Journal 36(2) Page 17. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 97. Moriarty, A. (1975). Wild Flowers of Malawi Purnell & sons Cape Town. Pages 57 - 58. (Includes a picture). Morris, B. (1970). Epiphytic Orchids of Malawi The Society of Malawi Pages 36 - 39. as Liparis guineensis and also Liparis rufina Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 122. Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Page 114. (Includes a picture). |
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