Aeranthes africana J.Stewart

Species

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Characteristics

Leaves distichous, 4–7 cm × 4–8 mm, linear-ligulate, unequally and obtusely 2-lobed at the apex, articulated above the sheathing base, leathery.
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Dorsal sepal 7×3–4 mm, ovate, shortly acuminate; lateral sepals similar but slightly longer and somewhat oblique.
Dwarf epiphytic herb; stem short, woody 2–4 cm long, covered with old leaf bases and remains of inflorescences.
Inflorescence (floral axis) erect or patent, of similar length to the leaves, single-flowered.
Lip 4 × 3 mm, ± rhomboid with a very small apiculum; spur 3 mm long, straight, tapering.
Peduncle slender, with 5–9 brownish sheaths 3–4 mm long.
Bract 3–4 mm long, shorter than ovary and pedicel.
Column 1 mm high; column foot 2 mm long.
Petals 4–5 × 2 mm, ovate, acuminate.
Flowers whitish.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Distribution

Aeranthes africana world distribution map, present in Zimbabwe

Conservation status

Aeranthes africana threat status: Critically Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:615070-1
WFO ID wfo-0000843864
COL ID 64Z93
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Synonyms

Aeranthes africana