Satyrium coriifolium

Satyrium coriifolium, also known as the orange satyre or Ewwa-trewwa, is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa

• Flowers: The plant produces a dense raceme of bright yellow to orange flowers, often tinged with red. The flowers are non-resupinate, meaning they do not twist 180 degrees during development. Two horn-like spurs, a characteristic feature of the Satyrium genus, emerge from the back of each flower.
• Foliage: It features 2 to 4 thick, leathery, and basal leaves. They are elliptic to ovate in shape and sometimes have purple spots at their base.
• Plant size: As a robust, stout geophyte, the stem can grow from 18 cm to 77 cm tall.
• Flowering season: The blooming period for Satyrium coriifolium is typically from August to October
• Habitat: This species is found in moist, sandy flats in the subtropical biome, often in fynbos or grassy areas. It is sometimes found as a roadside weed. Fires may help stimulate its flowering.
• Distribution: Its native range is the southwestern and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa

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