Bolusiella_iridifolia

<i>Bolusiella iridifolia</i>

Bolusiella iridifolia

Species of orchid

Bolusiella iridifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is widespread across much of tropical and southern Africa, as well as the Comoro Islands in the Indian Ocean.[1]

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Bolusiella iridifolia grows in a cold windy humid environment at high altitudes. The species has succulent leaves that form a fan shape. The inflorescence is periodically covered in brown bracts from which protrude tiny white spurred flowers.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  • Stewart, Joyce; Campbell, Bob (1970). Orchids of Tropical Africa. A.S. Barnes & Co. ISBN 0-498-07555-9.
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