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.