Liparis tridens Kraenzl.

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Frequency:	Probably rare
Status:	Native
Description:
Type location:	Cameroon
Notes:	Only known from a single uncollected record on Mt Mulanje
Derivation of specific name:	tridens: 3-toothed, referring to the 3-lobed lip.
Habitat:	On mossy branches in riverine forest.
Altitude range: (metres)	1400 m (approx)
Flowering time:	January
Worldwide distribution:	Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Bioko, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi.
National distribution:	S
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Literature:	La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Page 282. La Croix, I. et al. (1983). Malawi Orchids Volume 1 Epiphytic Orchids National Fauna Preservation Society of Malawi Page 82. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 179.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Liparis tridens
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Liparis tridens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Liparis tridens
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Liparis tridens
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iNaturalist: Liparis tridens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Liparis tridens
JSTOR Plant Science: Liparis tridens
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Liparis tridens
Plants of the World Online: Liparis tridens
Tropicos: Liparis tridens
Wikipedia: Liparis tridens