Platycoryne latipetala
latipetala
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Alto-Chicapa, Luna Sul.
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| Synonyms: |
Habenaria multinervis Bytebier |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Zambia, Mwinilunga |
| Notes: | The specimens in the images appear to be the first records for Angola. |
| Derivation of specific name: | latipetala: with broad petals. |
| Habitat: | In dambo grassland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. |
| Provinces: | LS |
| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Literature: |
Geerinck, D. (1984). Orchidaceae (premiere partie) Flore d'Afrique Centrale (Zaire - Rwanda - Burundi) Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Bruxelles Pages 159 - 160. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Pages 154 - 156. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 123. Summerhayes, V.S. (1958). African orchids XXV Kew Bulletin 13(1) Pages 64 - 65. Protologue Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 70 - 71. (Includes a picture). |
Other sources of information about Platycoryne latipetala var. latipetala:
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Flora of the DRC: Platycoryne latipetala var. latipetalaFlora of Zambia: Platycoryne latipetala var. latipetala
External websites:
African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Platycoryne latipetalaAfrican Plant Database: Platycoryne latipetala
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Platycoryne latipetala
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Platycoryne latipetala
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Platycoryne latipetala
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iNaturalist: Platycoryne latipetala
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Platycoryne latipetala
JSTOR Plant Science: Platycoryne latipetala
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Platycoryne latipetala
Plants of the World Online: Platycoryne latipetala
Tropicos: Platycoryne latipetala
Wikipedia: Platycoryne latipetala