Bartholina etheliae
- Bartholina etheliae by Karsten Wodrich
Description
Slender terrestrial up to 300 tall. Has 1 leaf, flat on the ground, circular, up to 36 x 24mm. Inflorescence hairy, single flowered. Flowers have green sepals, petals and lip pale lilac-blue, terminals have white knobs. Sepals up to 20mm long, petals linear to spear-shaped, up to 20mm long. Lip spreading, fan shaped, divided into 4-6 lobes, comprised of numerous thread-like segments with terminal knobs. Spur up to 14mm long.
Distribution in South Africa
Widespread in the Western Cape and extends into the Eastern Cape. Also in an area just south of the Namibian border.
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Typical habitat
Rare or localised in dry fynbos and renosterveld, often growing under bushes, from near sea level to 1800m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between October and December, sometimes as early as July in arid areas.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
N/A. Endemic to South Africa
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 Mc Farlane and published 2019-06-06.
Proof-read and published by Karsten Wodrich.
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