Aerangis mystacidii
- Aerangis mystacidii by Lourens Grobler
Description
Fairly robust epiphyte, with woody stems up to 30 mm long. Leaves spear-shaped, unequally bilobed and up to 150 mm long. One to several lateral inflorescences, horizontal or hanging, up to 200 mm long. Flowers white. Spur slender, up to 80mm long. Similar to A. somalensis, but has a shorter spur.
Distribution in South Africa
Grows on the coast from central to northern Eastern Cape coast, up to northern KwaZulu Natal and inland through Mpumulanga into Limpopo.
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Typical habitat
Fairly common in subtropical coastal and submontane forests, from sea level to 800m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between February to April.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Fairly widespread into Africa north of South Africa.
Conservation Status
Not endangered and fairly common.
All indigenous orchids are protected under local 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 2019-04-26.
Proof read and published by Karsten Wodrich
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- Aerangis mystacidii by Lourens Grobler
