Bonatea steudneri
Description
Robust terrestrial up to 1m tall. Leaves 7-20, cauline, elliptic to spear-shaped and up to 154mm long. Inflorescence lax, 5-35 flowers, green and white in colour.
Distribution in South Africa
Very rare and found only on the KwaZulu Natal north coast.
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Typical habitat
Grows in thicket, grassland and savanna, from near sea level to 700m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between March and May.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
This species is widespread and found in the DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and also in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Conservation Status
Very rare and therefore 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 McFarlane and published 2019-05-03.
Proof read and edited by Karsten Wodrich.
