Holothrix squamata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Rchb.f., Otia Bot. Hamburg.: 119 (1881).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Peristylus squamatus Hochst. ex A.Rich., Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 289 (1850).
Deroemera squamata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Rchb.f., De Pollin. Orchid.: 29 (1852).
Heterotypic Synonyms:
Spiranthes abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich., Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 289 (1850).
Description:
Plant 4–5 in. high, leafless at flowering time. Tubers ovoid or oblong, 3/4–1 in. long. Scapes stout, 4–5 in. long, with numerous imbricate, triangular-ovate, acute sheaths, 3–6 in. long. Bracts ovate or ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, 2–3 lin. long. Pedicels 1–1 1/2 lin. long. Sepals ovate or ovate-oblong, obtuse, 1–1 1/4 lin. long. Petals ovate-oblong, obtuse, entire, slightly longer than the sepals. Lip broadly oblong, obtuse, entire, 1 1/2 lin. long, united at the base to the sides of column. Spur conical, obtuse, 3/4–1 lin. long. Column stout, 1/2 lin. long.
Habitat:
Distribution:
Ethiopia to Uganda
