Stenoglottis longifolia
Description
Fairly robust lithophyte or epiphyte, up to 600mm tall. Leaves 6-10 in a basal rosette, strap-shaped to narrowly elliptic, uniformly green, margins slightly wavy. Inflorescence lax to dense, up to 80 flowers that are lilac to white with darker spots all over. Sepals similar, up to 10mm long. Petals shorter than sepals, enclosing the column. Lip 5-lobed. Spur absent.
Distribution in South Africa
Northern KwaZulu Natal only.
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Typical habitat
Rare and localised, from 300-700m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between February and May.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Unknown.
Conservation Status
Rare and therefore endangered.
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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, edited by Karsten Wodrich and published 2019-05-25.
