Polystachya minima Rendle

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Synonyms:	Polystachya malilaensis sensu Morris
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Frequency:	Locally frequent
Status:	Native
Description:
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Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	Brachystegia woodland.
Altitude range:	800 - 1400 m
Flowering time:	Nov - Dec (Jan)
Worldwide distribution:	Only known from Southern Malawi.
Malawi distribution:	S
Growth form(s):
Endemic status:	Endemic
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Literature:	La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 346 - 347. La Croix, I. et al. (1983). Malawi Orchids Volume 1 Epiphytic Orchids National Fauna Preservation Society of Malawi Page 113. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 221. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I.F. & La Croix T.M. (1983). Orchids of Bvumbwe The Society of Malawi Journal 36(2) Page 17. Morris, B. (1967). The epiphytic orchids of Soche Mountain. Historic and Scientific Society of Malawi Journal 20(2) Page 32. As Polystachya malilaensis

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