Nervilia shirensis
Also known as: Nervilia buchananii (Rolfe) Schltr. +2 more
- Nervilia buchananii (Rolfe) Schltr.
- Pogonia buchananii Rolfe
- Pogonia shirensis Rolfe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Nervilia shirensis is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
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)
Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe