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Rangaeris amaniensis
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Upper part of Hill Complex, Great Zimbabwe
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Upper part of Hill Complex, Great Zimbabwe
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| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Local |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Robust epiphyte or lithophyte. One or two inflorescences arise from the axils of upper leaves, each bearing up to 12 near-white flowers with, straight, apricot-coloured spurs, up to 15 cm long. The flowers are sweetly scented at night. |
| Notes: | It is a localised species in Zimbabwe, only known from a few locations in the South-Central part of the country. |
| Derivation of specific name: | amaniensis: of Amani, a German Botanical Reseach Station in Tanzania, where the type was collected. |
| Habitat: | In rocky areas in open woodland, favouring Parinari curatellifolia as a host tree. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1050 - 1200 m |
| Flowering time: | Jan |
| Worldwide distribution: | Eritrea, Ethiopia, East Africa and Zimbabwe |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | C,S |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 16 February 2012 |
| Literature: |
Ball, J.S. (1978). Southern African Epiphytic Orchids. Conservation Press, Johannesburg. Pages 202 - 203. (Includes a picture). Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 85. Kimberley, M.J. (2003). A List of Epiphytic Orchids of Zimbabwe Excelsa 20 Page 52. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 440 - 442. (Includes a picture). 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. Stewart, J. & Campbell, B. (1996). Orchids of Kenya Timber Press Inc, Portland Oregon, USA ISBN0-88192-357-5 Pages 75 - 77. (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Rangaeris amaniensisAfrican Plant Database: Rangaeris amaniensis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Rangaeris amaniensis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Rangaeris amaniensis
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Rangaeris amaniensis
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Rangaeris amaniensis
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JSTOR Plant Science: Rangaeris amaniensis
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Rangaeris amaniensis
Kew Monocotyledon checklist: Rangaeris amaniensis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Rangaeris amaniensis
Plants of the World Online: Rangaeris amaniensis
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