Gastrodia ballii
Also known as: Demorchis ballii (P.J.Cribb & Browning) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones
- Demorchis ballii (P.J.Cribb & Browning) 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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Indigenous to Africa, Gastrodia ballii is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. 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)
South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe