Acrolophia ustulata

Acrolophia ustulata

 

  • Acrolophia ustulata by Oskar Kurze

Description

Slender terrestrial, up to 100mm tall. Leaves overlapping, almost folded together, linear to spear-shaped, up to 50mm long by 5mm. Inflorescence simple, 5-10 flowers, uniformly coloured, dark maroon , rarely greenish yellow, 8mm long, petals and sepals similar, lip 3-lobed. 

 

Distribution in South Africa

Eastern part of the Western Cape coast only.  

 
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Typical habitat

Very rare in sand in fynbos, from near sea level to 750m.  Believed to be fire dependent for flowering

 

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between November and December, after fire, peaking in second year.   

 

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

N/A. Endemic to South Africa.

  

 

Conservation Status

Very rare.

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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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  • Acrolophia ustulata by Oskar Kurze
  • Acrolophia ustulata by Oskar Kurze

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