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
