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Synonyms: |
Polystachya heckmanniana sensu Williamson in Orch. S. Centr. Africa: 122 (1977), non Kraenzl. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Dwarf epiphytic or lithophytic herb, 3.5–5 cm high. Pseudobulbs clustered, ovoid to 10 mm high, 2–4-leaved. Leaves tongue-shaped, up to 3.5 cm long, folded along the length. Inflorescence 1–3.5 cm tall, 1–4-flowered; peduncle pubescent. Flowers bright yellow, hairless outside. Dorsal sepal lanceolate, 8–8.5 mm long; lateral sepals obliquely lanceolate, 10–12 mm long. Petals tongue-shaped, 7 mm long. Lip fleshy, 9–10 mm, with a claw 2 mm long. |
Type location: |
Zambia |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | mafingensis: of the Mafinga Mts. |
Habitat: | In mistbelt woodland and wooded grassland, an epiphyte on dwarf shrubs and trees and Xerophyta spp., occasionally on rocks. |
Altitude range: | 2200 - 2300 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Only known from the Mafinga Mts in Malawi and Zambia. |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | N |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Mc |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
Red data list status: | Data deficient |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Monday 14 February 2022 |
Literature: |
La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 342 - 343. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1983). Malawi Orchids Volume 1 Epiphytic Orchids National Fauna Preservation Society of Malawi Pages 96 - 97. Protologue (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 225. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 123. Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 121 - 122. as Polystachya heckmanniana (Includes a picture). |
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