Ansellia

Ansellia africana

Author Lindl.

Species 5 awards

Found in 28 countries

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Growing conditions

Cool Temperature class

0–1,856m Elevation

13°C Day/night drop

707mm Annual rainfall

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep Dry rest

Temperature

23°S Southern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

707mm/year

☼ Dry rest period: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep - reduce watering during these months

Jan 30° 27–31 19° 17–20 128mm

Feb 29° 27–31 19° 17–20 119mm

Mar 29° 27–30 18° 16–19 91mm

Apr 28° 26–29 16° 14–17 47mm

May 26° 24–28 12° 10–14 18mm

Jun 24° 23–26 9° 7–11 9mm

Jul 24° 22–26 9° 7–11 9mm

Aug 26° 24–27 11° 9–13 10mm

Sep 28° 26–29 14° 12–15 22mm

Oct 29° 27–30 16° 15–17 47mm

Nov 29° 27–31 17° 16–18 91mm

Dec 29° 27–31 19° 17–20 116mm

Bloom Season

Based on 5 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Yong Gee G

ACC / AOC 2021 'Zulu'

79.10 points Exhibited by McGinn K. & A. QLD 10 September 2021 EDOS spring show

Measurements

Flower size 61 × 44 mm Petals 26 × 11 mm Dorsal sepal 30 × 10 mm Lateral sepals 30 × 11 mm Lip 25 × 10 mm

13 inflorescences 910 flowers 415 buds

13 inflorescences of 560mm with 910 flowers and 415 buds ( 70 + 32 relevant); petals and sepals Yellow/green 154A with Brown N200 spotting; labellum Yellow/green 154A with Brown N200 spotting;and yellow 2A at front.

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Photo: Chalmers I

ACC / AOC 2015 'Chowie'

78.00 points Exhibited by Chow J. NSW 5 October 2015

Measurements

Flower size 46 × 44 mm Petals 24 × 11 mm Dorsal sepal 32 × 10 mm Lateral sepals 32 × 9 mm Lip 23 × 8 mm

6 inflorescences 570 flowers 101 buds

6 inflorescences of 1100mm with 570 flowers and 101 buds (75+18 relevant); petals and sepals Base colour Yellow Green 150A with Greyed Purple 187A markings; labellum Yellow 12A

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

AM / AOC 2011 'VC'

81.00 points Exhibited by Clowes V. NSW 24 November 2011

Measurements

Flower size 45 × 45 mm Petals 27 × 13 mm Dorsal sepal 31 × 12 mm Lateral sepals 31 × 13 mm Lip 27 × 10 mm

4 inflorescences 72 flowers

Segments greyed yellow 160B, spotted greyed orange 165A. Labellum yellow 12B, side-lobes greyed orange 165B. Four inflorescences 72 flowers on main one. Total 150 flowers, Stems 327mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

ACM / AOC 2009 'Keiths'

80.00 points Exhibited by Keith M. & T. QLD 1 October 2009

Measurements

Flower size 43 × 38 mm Petals 23 × 10 mm Dorsal sepal 26 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 27 × 10 mm Lip 24 × 9 mm

45 flowers 490 buds

Segments yellow-green 150A, spotted and blotched greyed purple 187A. Labellum yellow 9A. Fifteen main inflorescences with 27 side ones. Main stem 45 flowers. Total 1400 flowers/ 490 buds. Stems 700mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

ACC / AOC 2007 'Keiths'

76.10 points Exhibited by Keith M. & T. QLD 4 October 2007

Measurements

Flower size 43 × 38 mm Petals 23 × 10 mm Dorsal sepal 26 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 27 × 10 mm Lip 24 × 9 mm

12 inflorescences 58 flowers 376 buds

Segments yellow-green 150A, spotted & blotched greyed purple 187A. Labellum yellow 9A. Twelve inflorescences, 58 flowers on main one, total 325/ 376 buds. Stems 650mm.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	ACC/AOC 2021 'Zulu'	ACC/AOC 2015 'Chowie'	AM/AOC 2011 'VC'	ACM/AOC 2009 'Keiths'	ACC/AOC 2007 'Keiths'
Flower size	61 × 44 mm	46 × 44 mm	45 × 45 mm	43 × 38 mm	43 × 38 mm
Petals	26 × 11 mm	24 × 11 mm	27 × 13 mm	23 × 10 mm	23 × 10 mm
Dorsal sepal	30 × 10 mm	32 × 10 mm	31 × 12 mm	26 × 8 mm	26 × 8 mm
Lateral sepals	30 × 11 mm	32 × 9 mm	31 × 13 mm	27 × 10 mm	27 × 10 mm
Lip	25 × 10 mm	23 × 8 mm	27 × 10 mm	24 × 9 mm	24 × 9 mm
Flower count	910	570	72	45	58
Inflorescences	13	6	4	-	12

Hybrids from Ansellia africana

As pollen parent

Galeansellia Gondwanaland Galeandra baueri ×

Synonyms

Ansellia africanaAnsellia africanaAnsellia africanaAnsellia confusaAnsellia congoensisAnsellia giganteaAnsellia giganteaAnsellia giganteaAnsellia humilisAnsellia niloticaCymbidium sandersonii

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