Bolusiella maudiae

Bolusiella maudiae by Hugh Zank

Description

Miniature epiphyte up to 50mm tall. Stemless, roots thin and numerous. Leaves 3-10, succulent and overlapping to form a fan. Inflorescence lateral, ascending, with 8-16 flowers in nearly opposite rows. White with a green spur and 4mm wide. Sepals and petals similar, spur 1.5mm long. This is a single species genus.

Distribution in South Africa

Restricted to the northern KwaZulu Natal coastline.

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Typical habitat

Localised, but often abundant in moist, lowland forests, from 100-600m.

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between January 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 2019-05-24.

Proof read and published by Karsten Wodrich.