Angraecum stella-africae
Description
Slender epiphyte, with stems up to 15 cm. Leaves 5-6, spreading horizontally, greenish grey and linear. Inflorescences 1 or 2, arising from below the leaves, single large flower, which is greenish white. Spur up to 150mm long. Formerly A. sp. aff. rutenbergianum.
Distribution in South Africa
Only known from the Tzaneen area, growing on certain type of trees.
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Typical habitat
Extremely rare in forests, from 1300 to 1500m.
Flowering Period
Flowers in January.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Known from Vumba in Zimbabwe and also found in Malawi.
Conservation Status
Very rare and therefor 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.
