Satyrium coriifolium

Species of plant endemic to the Cape Provinces

Satyrium coriifolium
Illustration of Satyrium coriifolium
Conservation status

Least Concern (SANBI Red List)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Satyrium
Species:
S. coriifolium
Binomial name
Satyrium coriifolium
Sw.
Synonyms
  • Orchis bicornis L.
  • Orchis calcarata Burm.f.
  • Orchis cornuta Houtt.
  • Diplectrum erectum Pers.
  • Diplectrum coriifolium (Sw.) Pers.
  • Satyrium cucullatum Lodd.
  • Satyrium chrysostachyum Herschel
  • Satyrium erectum (Pers.) Lindl.
  • Satyrium aureum Paxton

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

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  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.
Taxon identifiers
Satyrium coriifolium


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