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Satyrium buchananii

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

An orchid that grows in the soil. It is a herb that grows 30-70 cm high. The tubers are 2-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet mountain grassland between 1,300-2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Iringe, Kikanda, Ligosi, Sunsalapai

Synonyms

Satyrium kassnerianum Kraenzl.; Satyrium longissimum Rolfe; Satyrium nyassense Kraenzl.; Satyrium stolzianum Kraenzl.;