Satyrium crassicaule
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSatyrium crassicaule is a species of orchid widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa from 1850 msl and above. The native range of this species is Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Description
An orchid. It is a stout herb 1 m tall. The stem has 8-13 leaves along it. The largest near the stem base is 40 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowering shoot is 30 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. There are many flowers. The flowers are pale pink.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Satyrium kirkii Rolfeand others
References (1)
- Nyomora, A. M. S., 2005, Distribution and Abundance of the Edible Orchids of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Tanz. J. Sci. Vol 31(1) p 47
