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

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
    Habitat and habit
  • Details of inflorescence
    Details of inflorescence

Distribution

Satyrium coriifolium is found in the Cape Floristic Region of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.[1]

Ecology

Its bright flowers attract sunbirds, which feed on the nectar and pollinate the flowers.[2]

Conservation status

Satyrium coriifolium is classified as Least Concern.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Satyrium coriifolium | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-19.


Allikas: Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyrium_coriifolium
No tags for this post.