Ansellia africana
Summary 2
Ansellia is considered a monotypic genus of detrivorous orchid, with only one species, Ansellia africana, commonly known as African Ansellia or Leopard Orchid, however, it is in fact a complex group of species which share common floral structure and growth habit.
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- African Plants - a photo guide
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- eFloras.org
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- IPNI (with links to POWO, WFO, and BHL)
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- SEINet Symbiota portals
- Tropicos
- World Flora Online
iNat Map
| Taxonomy:family | Orchidaceae |
|---|---|
| Flowering month | April, February, March |
| Color | yellow |
