Polystachya mzuzuensis P.J. Cribb & la Croix

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Frequency:	Local
Status:	Native
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Derivation of specific name:	mzuzuensis: of Mzuzu a district in northern Malawi where the type was collected.
Habitat:	High rainfall Brachystegia woodland.
Altitude range:	1300 - 1500 m
Flowering time:	Dec - Jan
Worldwide distribution:	Restricted to the South Viphya Mts in northern Malawi.
Malawi distribution:	N
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Endemic status:	Endemic
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Literature:	La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 353 - 355. La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 226. Protologue (Includes a picture).

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