Platylepis glandulosa

Description

Creeping terrestrial becoming erect, up to 500mm tall. Leaves evident only on the bottom half of the erect section, stalked with conspicuous veins, egg shaped, up to 50mm long. Inflorescence congested, ovoid, conspicuously hairy, up to 100mm tall. Flowers green to greenish brown and white, lip white. Median sepal forms a hood with the petals. This genus has only one species.   

Distribution in South Africa

Most of the KwaZulu Natal coastline.   

 
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Typical habitat

In swamp forests, near streams and in dense shade, from sea level up to 500m. 

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between January and March.   

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 orchids are protected under 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 2019-05-12.

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