Satyrium coriifolium
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Satyrium coriifolium | |
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Illustration of Satyrium coriifolium | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Genus: | Satyrium |
Species: | S. coriifolium |
Binomial name | |
Satyrium coriifolium | |
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Satyrium coriifolium is a species of orchid endemic to the Cape Provinces.[2] It is commonly known as the orange satyre or Ewwa-trewwa in Afrikaans.
Description[edit]
Satyrium coriifolium is brightly coloured, with yellow or orange-red flowers. It is a perennial plant. It flowers from August to November. The flowers are non-resupinate.[2]
- Habitat and habit
- Details of inflorescence
Distribution[edit]
Satyrium coriifolium is found in the Cape Floristic Region of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.[1]
Ecology[edit]
Its bright flowers attract sunbirds, which feed on the nectar and pollinate the flowers.[2]
Conservation status[edit]
Satyrium coriifolium is classified as Least Concern.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ a b c "Satyrium coriifolium | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-19.