Leopard Orchid

Description:

Thisis considered a monotypic genus of orchid, with only one species, Ansellia africana, commonly known as African ansellia or leopard orchid, however, it is in fact a complex group of species which share common floral structure and growth habit. The plants are found throughout neotropical and subtropical Africa. It was named after John Ansell, an English assistant botanist. who found the first specimens in 1841 on the Fernando Po Island in West Africa. This genus is abbreviated as Aslla in horticultural trade.

Habitat:

Found on safari in the South Luangwa National Park

Notes:

In Africa this is referred to as one of the ’GREEN FIVE’ (Rhino Thistle; Buffalo Bean; Lion’s Tail; Leopard Orchid and Elephant Grass) Can anyone suggest a mission for this please?