Angraecum conchiferum
- Angraecum conchiferum by Lourens Grobler
Description
Slender, hanging epiphyte, with stems up to 300mm long, branching and often tangled. Leaves 8-16 adjacent, narrowly strap shaped and unequally bilobed, 4-8 mm long. Inflorescences one to several, lateral, opposite leaves. Flower stalk 20-30 mm long, with a single flower. Flowers non-resupinate, petals, sepals and spur cream to yellowish green, lip white.
Distribution in South Africa
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumulanga and Limpopo Provinces.
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Typical habitat
Cool, moist forests, often in Yellowwood trees, from 200m to 1600m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between September and November.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Also found in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.
Conservation Status
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 2019-04-27.
Proof read and published by Karsten Wodrich
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- Angraecum conchiferum by Lourens Grobler
