Tridactyle gentilii

Tridactyle gentilii

 

  • Tridactyle gentilii by Hugh Rogers

Description

Slender epiphyte, reed like stems up to 400mm long and 7mm in diameter. Leaves linear to strap-shaped, unequally bilobed and up to 150mm long. Inflorescences fairly dense, borne below the leaves, up to 70mm long. Up to 8 flowers, upward facing, white, up to 20mm in diameter, spur long up to 80mm. 

 

Distribution in South Africa

Only from northern KwaZulu Natal coast line.  

 
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Typical habitat

Very rare on trees in riverine bush, near sea level.  

 

Flowering Period

This species typically flowers between February and April.   

 

Distribution elsewhere in Africa

N/A. 

 

Conservation Status

Endangered due to being very rare.

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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 Mc Farlane, edited by Karsten Wodrich and published 2019-05-24.

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  • Tridactyle gentilii by Hugh Rogers
  • Tridactyle gentilii by Hugh Rogers

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