Margelliantha
Margelliantha is an African endemic genus with six species. One of these is found in South Africa. The plants are monopodial in growth habit with leathery, strap shaped leaves borne opposite each other on a short stem. The tip of the leaves is unequally bilobed. Up to 12 white, yellowish to pale green flowers are borne on a short flowering stem originating from the stem at the base of the leaves. Flowers are bell shaped with a spherical or pouch shaped spur
Credit
Johnson, S.D., Bytebier, B., Stärker, H. (2010). Orchids of South Africa: A field guide. Struik Nature, Cape Town, South Africa.
Margelliantha caffra
- Margelliantha caffra by Lourens Grobler
Description
Miniature epiphyte with stems up to 20mm. Leaves few or occasionally absent, linear to strap-shaped and unequally bilobed. Inflorescence lateral, one to several, hanging from below the leaves, up to 45 mm long. 5-15 flowers close to each other, which are white with a green anther cap. Previously allocated top the genus Mystacidium and Diaphananthe, before being recognised under the current genus name.
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