The orchid flora of Namibia is depauperate compared to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, and only 17 species have so far been documented for the country (WCSP 2012). These include one species each of Ansellia Lindl., Bartholina R.Br., Bonatea Willd. and Holothrix Rich. ex Lindl., eight species of Eulophia R.Br ex Lindl., and five species of Habenaria Willd. (WCSP 2012). Much of the country is arid and thus not suitable for orchids; whereas more humid parts, such as the Caprivi Strip, are underexplored.