Satyrium carsonii

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It is a herb that grows in soil. It grows 50 cm tall. The 2 leaves at the base of the stem are flat on the ground. They are 6 cm long by 10 cm wide. They are oval or kidney shaped. There are 4 leaves on the stem that are 2-6.5 cm long and sheath the stem. The flowering shoots are 4-16 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. There can be up to 20 flowers in a dense cluster. The flowers are white or pink and waxy. The tubers are 1-3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Iringe, Kapapa, Kasebulela

Synonyms

Satyrium leucanthum Schltr.; Satyrium nigericum Hutch.;