Distribution Map

Liparis bowkeri

                   
   
(Liparis neglecta)

Orchidaceae Epidendroideae Malaxideae 

As at April 2024, 5 herbarium specimens, 4 photo records, 1 visual observation

South African Red List status: LC
Global Distribution: Widespread in southern africa, extending along eastern side of Africa to Kenya.
Flora Protection Act: Schedule B

Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*):
Liparis neglecta - Soft green pseudobulbs on surface in groups. Leaves just above, two, pale green, c 7 cm long X 6 cm wide with arching lateral veins. Inflorescence axIs very slender, up to c 15 cm high. Flowers in axils of small green pointed bracts, c 1 cm long. Perianth green, fading brown. Sepals flat, c 1 cm long, relatively broad; lateral sepals curved; petals rather longer, very narrow; column erect c 7 mm high, tip bearing double lid which falls off revealing two cavities in which lie four pollen-masses.

* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.

Notes:
Global distribution information: southern Africa includes southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Restricted distribution has been based on an estimated extent of occurence of less than 100 000 km2 and/or an estimated area of occupancy of 100 km2, based on geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist data.