Species Cyrtorchis arcuata
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Etymology of Cyrtorchis:
Gk. kyrtos = arched, curved; orchis = orchid. ‘Curved orchid’, all perianth segments are strongly recurved.
Etymology of arcuata:
From the Latin arcuatus = 'arched'; frequently referring to the habit of the plant's branches
Scientific name:
Cyrtorchis arcuata (Lindl.) Schltr.
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Synonym status:
Monopodial epiphyte or lithophyte with stems to 40 cm. Leaves strap-shaped, channelled. Flowers few to many in a dense axillary raceme, white, tepals subequal, recurved, narrowly lanceolate, apiculate, 20--30 mm long, spur 25--40 mm long. Jan.--May. Montane and lowland forests, SE (Knysna to tropical Africa).
Observations of Taxon
Cyrtorchis arcuata
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Cyrtorchis arcuata
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Name of observer:
Auriol Batten (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Cyrtorchis arcuata
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
23/01/2012 - 2:33pm
Cyrtorchis arcuata
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
23/01/2012 - 2:08pm
Cyrtorchis arcuata
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
28/11/2010 - 12:34pm