Eulophia horsfallii

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It is a herb that grows in soil. It grows 2 m tall. The flowering shoots are erect with 5-50 loosely arranged flowers. The flowers are purple to white. The rhizomes are fleshy and with 4-6 tubers 2-3 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swampy places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lissochilus horsfallii Bateman; and many others