Roeperocharis bennettiana
Roeperocharis bennettiana Rchb.f.
Roeperocharis bennettiana is a terrestrial orchid found in East Africa, belonging to the genus Roeperocharis within the Orchidaceae family. It was first described in 1881 by Rchb.f. and is known to grow in woodland, Mbuga, and grassland habitats. As of 2014, this species is one of four recognized in the genus.
Description
Roeperocharis bennettiana is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is native to several countries in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It is a terrestrial orchid that typically grows in woodland, Mbuga, and grassland environments. The species was formally described in 1881 by Rchb.f. and is one of four species currently recognized in the genus Roeperocharis.
Distribution
Ethiopia · Kenya · Malawi · Mozambique · Tanzania · Zambia
Synonyms
Roeperocharis elataHabenaria bennettiana