Acrolophia lamellata

Acrolophia lamellata

 

Description

Robust terrestrial, up to 830mm tall. Leaves often in a basal fan, keeled, linear to spear-shaped, margins finely toothed, up to 200mm long by 15mm. Inflorescence usually simple, occasionally with branches, laxly many flowered. Petals and sepals green to purplish brown, lip mid-lobe white, side lobes purple, 5-7 rows of papillae. Similar to Acrolophia capensis. Formerly Acrolophia capensis var. lamellata.

 

Distribution in South Africa

Southern part of the Western Cape only. 

 
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Typical habitat

Found in coastal sandy areas, from near sea level to 400m. 

 

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers in October, but can continue until December.  

 

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

N/A. Endemic to South Africa  

 

Conservation Status

Click on the distribution map to see the latest conservation status also refer to Provincial Species List on this site for Provincial Red and Orange listing and SANBI Orchid red list

All indigenous orchids are protected under South African legislation as well as CITES regulations.

 

References and additional information

Johnson, S.D., Bytebier, B., Stärker, H. (2010). Orchids of South Africa: A field guide. Struik Nature, Cape Town, South Africa.
La Croix, I.F., la Croix, E. (1997). African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, USA.


This genus and species article was written by Duncan McFarlane and published 2019-06-27.

Proof-read and published by Karsten Wodrich.

 

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