Satyrium coriifolium

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Satyrium coriifolium
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Illustration of Satyrium coriifolium
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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

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.

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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]

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. 1 2 3 "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  2. 1 2 3 "Satyrium coriifolium | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-19.


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