Stenoglottis woodii
- Disperis woodii by Martin Rautenbach
Description
Slender terrestrial or lithophyte, up to 200mm tall. Leaves 5-20 in a basal rosette, narrowly elliptic to egg-shaped, uniformly coloured. Inflorescence lax, 4-20 flowers, white to pink, often with purple spots at the base. Sepals similar, up to 5mm long. Petals erect, 3,5mm long.
Distribution in South Africa
Southern KwaZulu Natal and northern Eastern Cape coastline.
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Typical habitat
Occasional in crevices in sandstone cliffs, from near sea level to 1,500m.
Flowering Period
This species typically flowers between December and March.
Distribution elsewhere in Africa
Unknown.
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, edited by Karsten Wodrich and published 2019-05-24.
Images
- Disperis woodii by Martin Rautenbach
