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.
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.
Images
- Acrolophia ustulata by Oskar Kurze
- Acrolophia ustulata by Oskar Kurze
