Satyrium coriifolium

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.

Satyrium coriifolium
Illustration of Satyrium coriifolium
Conservation status
Least Concern (SANBI Red List)[1]
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 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

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]

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