Habenaria velutina Summerh.

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Status:	Native
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Type location:	Zambia, Kasama District
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Derivation of specific name:	velutina: velvety
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Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):	N,C
Zambian distribution (Provinces):	N
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Red data list status:	Lower Risk - near threatened
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Literature:	La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Pages 145 - 146. (Includes a picture). Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 122. Summerhayes, V.S. (1964). African orchids XXIX Kew Bulletin 17(3) Pages 526 - 529. Protologue (Includes a picture). Williamson, G. (1977). The Orchids of South Central Africa J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London. Pages 62 - 63. (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Habenaria velutina
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