Cynorkis melinantha Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 60 (1924).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Bicornella melinantha (Schltr.) Szlach. & Kras, Richardiana 6: 145 (2006).
Description:
Litho-terrestrial species with a radical, linear-acute, attenuate into the petiolae base leaf leaf that blooms in the summer on a terminal, erect, conical or oblong, 1.6" (4 cm) long, densely 7 to 20 flowered inflorescence.
Habitat:
On rocky outcrops on quartz soil at elevations of 1500 to 1700 meters.
Distribution:
C. Madagascar
