Satyrium robustum
Schltr.
gbif· cc0
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gbif· cc0
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Description
An orchid. It grows 25-70 cm tall. There are 7-11 leaves. They are mostly bunched towards the bas of the stem. The flowering shoots are cylindrical and 5-24 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There can be many flowers. The tubers are small and oval and 1-2 cm long by 5-8 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The small oval tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Also Known As
Chikande ligosi
References (1)
- Hamisy, W. C., 2007, Development of Conservation Strategies for the Wild Edible Orchid in Tanzania. National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Arusha, Tanzania. p 12
