Eulophia elegans Schltr.

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Status:	Native
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Habitat:	Submontane grassland and margins of vleis.
Altitude range:	1150 - 1750 m
Flowering time:	Feb - Mar
Worldwide distribution:	Tanzania and Malawi.
Malawi distribution:	N,C,S
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Literature:	La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1998). Orchidaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 11(2) Pages 500 - 501. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. et al. (1991). Orchids of Malawi A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam Page 315. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I.F. & La Croix T.M. (1983). Orchids of Bvumbwe The Society of Malawi Journal 36(2) Page 17.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Eulophia elegans
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