Eulophia eylesii
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Mukuvisi Woodlands
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Mukuvisi Woodlands
Photo: Mark Hyde
Mukuvisi Woodlands
Photo: Mark Hyde
Mukuvisi Woodlands
Photo: Mark Hyde
Mukuvisi Woodlands
Photo: Mark Hyde
Mukuvisi Woodlands
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Slender saprophytic or semi-saprophytic, herb to 35 cm, drying almost black. Underground organs tuberous. Green leaves absent. Peduncle with brownish sheaths towards the base and 1-2 more further up. Inflorescence untidy-looking; flowers drooping. Sepals 9-12 mm, semi-erect, greenish-brown, the tips reflexed. Petals 7.5-11 mm, narrowly oblong-elliptic, green with purple veins. Lip 3-lobed; mid-lobe yellow and white, covered in papillae and with 3 crests. Spur 2-3.5 mm, inflated at apex. Capsule pendent. |
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Zimbabwe |
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| Derivation of specific name: | eylesii: named after Frederick Eyles (1864 - 1937) |
| Habitat: | In sandy woodland, often in stony soil. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | DRC south to South Tropical Africa. |
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| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 3 January 2026 |
| Literature: |
Fibeck, W. & Dare, M. (1993). Terrestrial Orchids in Zimbabwe. Excelsa 16 Page 58. Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 81. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Page 522. La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 318. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 95. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 120. Strugnell, A.M. (2006). A Checklist of the Spermatophytes of Mount Mulanje, Malawi Scripta Botanica Belgica 34 National Botanic Garden of Belgium Page 135. Vollesen, K. & Merrett, L. (2019). Field Guide to the (wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland. Part 1 (Ferns & Monocots) GVPedia Communications Pages 159 - 160. (Includes a picture). Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 162 - 163. (Includes a picture). |
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