Bonatea lamprophylla

Description

Robust terrestrial up to 1m tall. Leaves 5-15 cauline with wavy margin, egg-shaped, up to 130mm long and 75mm wide. Inflorescence lax, 5-16 flowers, which are green and white.  

Distribution in South Africa

Only found along the northern KwaZulu Natal coast.

 
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Typical habitat

Extremely rare in deep shade in coastal forests, from near sea level to 170m.   

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between September and October.   

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

Also found in southern Mozambique.

Conservation Status

Rare. 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 2019-05-02.

Proof read and edited by Karsten Wodrich

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