Angraecum cultriforme

• Angraecum cultriforme by Oskar Kurze

Description

Slender epiphyte, with stems up to 250mm long. Leaves in 2 rows, strap shaped, unequally bilobed with each lobe tapering to a point, dull green in colour. Inflorescences lateral, one to several, opposite leaves and carrying 1-4 flowers. Flowers are pale salmon in colour.  

Distribution in South Africa

Northern KwaZulu Natal coast. 

 
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Typical habitat

Found in deep shade in coastal forests, often near the ground, from near sea level to 250m.   

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between September and February.  

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

N/A. 

Conservation Status

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

Images

• Angraecum cultriforme by Oskar Kurze