Epipactis africana
Also known as: Amesia africana (Rendle) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. +4 more
- Amesia africana (Rendle) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.
- Arthrochilium africanum (Rendle) Szlach.
- Epipactis excelsa Kraenzl.
- Helleborine africana (Rendle) Druce
- Serapias africana (Rendle) A.A.Eaton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Epipactis africana is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre