Gastrodia africana
Also known as: Demorchis africana (Kraenzl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
- Demorchis africana (Kraenzl.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holomycotrophic tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Gastrodia africana is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon