Angraecum pusillum

• Angraecum pusillum by Martin Rautenbach

Description

Dwarf epiphyte, with stems up to 25mm long. Leaves 5-10, leaf like, in a terminal cluster at the stem. Inflorescences lateral, several and emerging from below the leaves, up to 100mm long and carrying 4-15 flowers. Flowers are white to cream in colour. 

Distribution in South Africa

From Southern Mpumalanga, through KwaZulu Natal, the Eastern Cape and into parts of the Western Cape.

 
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Typical habitat

Scattered but localised, often overlooked due to it's small size. Grows in temperate forests, from near sea level to 1,500 m. Endemic.  

Flowering Period

Flowers at differing times, in various localities, depending on the timing of rainfall.   

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

N/A.  

Conservation Status

Fairly rare, but not endangered. 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 Mc Farlane and published 2019-04-29.
Proof read and published by Karsten Wodrich

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• Angraecum pusillum by Martin Rautenbach

• Angraecum pusillum by Martin Rautenbach

• Angraecum pusillum by Martin Rautenbach