Angraecum chamaeanthus
Description
Miniature twig epiphyte, with stems less than 10 mm long. Leaves 3-6, strap shaped and somewhat fleshy. Inflorescences lateral, one to several, up to 20 mm long. 5-12 flowers white in colour and 1-2 mm across.
Distribution in South Africa
Limited to a small band stretching from central Mpumalanga north west into the Limpopo Province.
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Typical habitat
Montane forests, from 1300 to 1700m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between June and August.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Also found in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.
Conservation Status
Localised and often abundant, but mostly overlooked due to it's size.
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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 2019-04-27.
Proof read and published by Karsten Wodrich
