Eulophia euglossa newly recorded for Kenya and Tanzania

Abstract

Background: The orchid flora of East Africa is well documented. Nevertheless, new country records are still being discovered. Objectives: To further document the orchid flora of East Africa. Method: Herbarium collections and databases were studied. Relevant published literature was consulted. Results: Eulophia euglossa is newly recorded for Kenya and Tanzania. Conclusion: The newly recorded species increases our understanding of the orchid diversity in East Africa and underlines the need for continued botanical inventories.

Keywords

• New country record
• Flora of Kenya