Habenaria cirrhata
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Plant in grassy habitat;
Chief Chibwika, Wanyizenzi; Jan 1991.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE 13km; Feb 2014.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE 13km; Feb 2014.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE 13km; Feb 2014.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE 13km; Feb 2014.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Lusaka SE 13km; Feb 2014.
Photo: Mike Bingham
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Robust herb to 140 cm tall, glabrous except for tuber; tuber ellipsoid or ovoid; stem leafy, leaves 9-13, the lowermost 1-2 loosely sheathing, mid-stem leaves broad, upper leaves grading into the bracts; inflorescence laxly 2-12 flowered; flower green and white; spur 13-22 cm long, slightly dilated towards the tip. |
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Madagascar |
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| Derivation of specific name: | Cirrhata: cirrhatus (adj.) = tendrilled, ending in a narrow curled or wavy appendage |
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| Flowering time: | Jan - Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | (West Africa; East Africa; South-central Africa): Widespread in tropical Africa, Malawi |
| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Fibeck, W. & Dare, M. (1993). Terrestrial Orchids in Zimbabwe. Excelsa 16 Page 63. Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 83. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Page 116. La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 81. 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 96. Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 175. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 121. Stewart, J. & Campbell, B. (1996). Orchids of Kenya Timber Press Inc, Portland Oregon, USA ISBN0-88192-357-5 Page 132. Vollesen, K. & Merrett, L. (2019). Field Guide to the (wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland. Part 1 (Ferns & Monocots) GVPedia Communications Page 143. (Includes a picture). Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 58 - 59. (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Habenaria cirrhataAfrican Plant Database: Habenaria cirrhata
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