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| Synonyms: |
Angraecum linearifolium P.J. Cribb Angraecum sp. Morris No. 171. of Morris, Epiphyt. Orch. Malawi: 85 (1970). |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Malawi |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | umbrosum: shaded, referring to the preference of this species to grow in a deeply shaded habitat. |
| Habitat: | Riverine and submontane forest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1700 - 1900 m |
| Flowering time: | Oct - Dec |
| Worldwide distribution: | Only known from Malawi. |
| National distribution: | N,S |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Cribb, P.J. & Stewart, J. (1985). Additions to the Orchid Flora of Tropical Africa Kew Bulletin 40(2) Page 407. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Page 376. La Croix, I. et al. (1983). Malawi Orchids Volume 1 Epiphytic Orchids National Fauna Preservation Society of Malawi Pages 32 - 33. as Angraecum linearifolium (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 242. (Includes a picture). Morris, B. (1970). Epiphytic Orchids of Malawi The Society of Malawi Pages 85 - 87. as Angraecum sp. Morris No. 171. |
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