Disa aequiloba
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Moist dambo grassland
Feb 2018
Photo: Nick Wightman
Moist dambo grassland
Feb 2018
Photo: Nick Wightman
Moist dambo grassland
Feb 2018
Photo: Nick Wightman
Moist dambo grassland
Feb 2018
Photo: Nick Wightman
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Frequent |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Terrestrial herb with separate sterile and fertile shoot; sterile shoot leaves erect, c. 8 x 1 cm; fertile shoot leaves cauline, 3-6 cm; inflorescence dense, floral bracts overtopping flowers; flowers small, white to pale mauve with maroon or purple mottling. |
| Type location: |
DRC |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | Aequiloba: equally lobed. |
| Habitat: | Marshy montane grassland and wet dambo. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1300 - 2200 m |
| Flowering time: | Dec - Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | From Angola, DRC to Tanzania south to Zambia |
| FZ divisions: | N,W,C |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw,N,Mc,C |
| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | Data deficient |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 15 March 2018 |
| Literature: |
La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Page 166. Linder, H.P. (1981). Taxonomic studies in the Disinae (Orchidaceae): IV A revision of Disa Berg. sect. Micranthae Lindl. Bulletin du Jardin Botanique National de Belgique 51(3/4) Pages 313 - 316. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 118. Vollesen, K. & Merrett, L. (2019). Field Guide to the (wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland. Part 1 (Ferns & Monocots) GVPedia Communications Page 129. (Includes a picture). Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Page 82. |
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