Eulophia katangensis
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Mukuvisi Woodland, Harare
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Mukuvisi Woodland, Harare
Photo: Mark Hyde
Mukuvisi Woodland, Harare
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| Synonyms: |
Eulophia paucisquammata De Wild. Lissochilus katangensis De Wild. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Fairly common and widespread |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Herb, 10-60 cm. Leaves linear, grass-like, appearing after flowering. Inflorescence laxly 2-8-flowered. Flowers ± erect, cream or pale pink with a mauve lip or brownish with a purple or purple-green lip. Sepals linear; the dorsal erect, the laterals spreading. Lip 3-lobed; callus of 3 ridges, papillose on the mid-lobe. Spur 7-10 mm long. |
| Type location: |
DRC |
| Notes: | This species flowers very early in the year, well before the onset of the rains. |
| Derivation of specific name: | katangensis: after Katanga, the name of a former province of the DRC. |
| Habitat: | In sparse vegetation in miombo woodland on rocky slopes. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1000 - 1500 m |
| Flowering time: | (Jul-)Sep |
| Worldwide distribution: | Angola, DRC, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. |
| FZ divisions: | N,W,C |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Cb,N,Lk |
| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 27 September 2025 |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 26. Fibeck, W. & Dare, M. (1993). Terrestrial Orchids in Zimbabwe. Excelsa 16 Page 59. Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 81. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 514 - 516. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 329. 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 95. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 120. Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 164 - 165. (Includes a picture). |
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