Benthamia africana
Also known as: Benthamia minutiflora (Ridl.) Schltr. +9 more
- Benthamia minutiflora (Ridl.) Schltr.
- Benthamia spiralis (A.Rich.) A.Rich.
- Benthamia spiralis var. dissimulata (Schltr.) H.Perrier
- Habenaria dissimulata Schltr.
- Habenaria minutiflora Ridl.
- Habenaria spiralis (A.Rich.) Cordem.
- Habenaria spiralis A.Rich.
- Herminium spirale (A.Rich.) Rchb.f.
- Satorkis spirosatis Thouars
- Spiranthes africana Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Benthamia africana is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion