PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHIDOIDEAE / ORCHIDEAE / HUTTONAEA / GRANDIFLORA
Plants erect, 90-250 mm tall; leaves distant, not petiolate; lower patent, cordate, broadly elliptic, obtuse, finely apiculate, 20-60 x 15-40 mm; upper much reduced, often present only as a sheath. Inflorescences with 1-5 lax flowers, 30-50 mm long; bracts narrowly lanceolate, somewhat shorter than the ovaries. Flowers 20-25 mm in diameter, white with some mauve markings on the petals. Sepals unequal, margins dentate; median lorate, 8 mm long; laterals quadrate-rhomboid, 7-8 mm long. Petals spathulate, erect with the blades curved forwards, claws 7-8 mm long, largely united with the median sepal, blades fan-shaped, shallowly saccate with a callus at the base, finely and deeply fimbriate, to 12 mm long. Lip transversely elliptic, pendent, margins fimbriate. Gynostemium short; anther thecae diverging towards the base, 3 mm long; stigma small. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Plants erect, 0.09-0.25 m high. Leaves not petiolate; lower leaf patent, cordate, broadly elliptic, obtuse, apiculate, 20-60 x 15-40 mm; upper leaf much reduced. Inflorescences lax, 1-5-flowered. Flowers white with mauve markings on petals, 20-25 mm in diam. Sepals unequal, margins dentate; median sepal lorate, 8 mm long; lateral sepals quadrate-rhomboid, 7-8 mm long. Petals spathulate, erect, blades curved forwards, fan-shaped, up to 12 mm long, saccate, with callus near base, finely and deeply fimbriate; claws 7-8 mm long, fused with median sepal. Lip transverse elliptic, pendent, margins fimbriate. Flowering time Feb., Mar. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Bredenkamp, GJ; Archer, C; Meyer, NL. 2019. Orchidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1890-1958. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Slender herb, up to 0.25 m high. Leaves cauline, sessile, up to 50 mm long. Flowers: large, 20-30 mm high; dorsal sepal without a spur; lip and petals with fringes 5-8 mm long; petals erect, with long claws, claws partially united; perianth pale green and white, inner margins of petals marked with purple; Feb., Mar. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Orchidaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 962-987. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Damp alpine grassland and in rock crevices. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Damp marshy grassland. Drakensberg Grassland. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Bredenkamp, GJ; Archer, C; Meyer, NL. 2019. Orchidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1890-1958. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Mesic Grassland. Grassland on steep slopes or rock crevices. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Orchidaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 962-987. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Frequent in the Drakensberg (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Lesotho). From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
February to March
2300 to 2800 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Huttonaea oreophila Schltr. var. grandiflora Schltr.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Orchidaceae
SUBFAMILY Orchidoideae
TRIBE Orchideae
GENUS Huttonaea
SPECIES grandiflora
34 results for Huttonaea grandiflora (Schltr.) Rolfe
Year
Barcode: PRE0039894-0 Collector(s) & number: Trauseld, WR, 990 | 1968-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIANT'S CASTLE GAME RESERVE; UNDER THE GIANT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0106450-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 8170 | 1891-2-
Lesotho, Mokhotlong, Mont-aux-Sources. Grassy hillsides near Eland's Rivier Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0156879-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1208 | 1986-2-23
South Africa, Free State, Harrismith. Platberg. Oates Dale Farm, just below dolerite massif.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039893-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 2751 | 1962-3-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BERGVILLE DIST.; UPPER UMHLWASINE VALLEY; BELOW CHAMPAGNE CASTLE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0041588-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1479 | 1951-3-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville District. Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station. In mountain grassveld in Organ Pipe's Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039895-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 6721 | 1971-2-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BARKLY EAST DIST.; NAUDE'S NEK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0200880-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 3457 | 2000-1-26
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Naudesnek, S-facing slope east of view site, 0.8 km below turnoff to Ben Macdhui.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0106449-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 6292 | 1896-2-
South Africa, Free State, Witzieshoek. Mopeli's Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0135137-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1151 | 1986-1-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Matatiele, About 200m from Naudesnek view site.
General notes: Very locally common in grassy area next to scree on steep S-facing slope below edge of escarpment. Flowers white, flecked with maroon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020482-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, 49 | 1896-12-
South Africa, Free State, Mapedi's Peak. Witzies Hoek.
General notes: Rocky, grassy ledges. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0103856-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1479 | 1951-3-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station. Organ Pipes Pass.
General notes: Erect herb, locally common in mountain grassveld in Organ Pipes Pass. Flowers white. ñ8ins. high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119001-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 2388 | 1994-2-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear; Farm Aurora Peak; ± 30km south north west of Maclear.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0135138-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1479 | 1987-2-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg. Third river crossing of Mlambonja River on trail to Mashai Pass. Garden Castle Forestry trail.
General notes: Very locally common in tussock grass. Flowers white, upper tepals flecked purple.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0488793-0 Collector(s) & number: Boardman, MA, 251 | 1977-2-20
Lesotho, Quacha's Nek, TRANSKEI; RAMATSELISO; HALFWAY UP PASS TO RAMATSELISO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0156857-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1190 | 1986-2-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg. Sani Pass, about 75m from beginning of zig-zags. Altitude c.2470 m.
General notes: Very locally common on moist, grassy E-facing slopes. Flowers white with maroon flecks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0633210-0 Collector(s) & number: Bigalke, EH, B231 | 1982-2-19
South Africa, Eastern Cape, NAUDE'S NEK PASS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0121006-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 2272 | 1994-2-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear, Bastervoetpad, Farm Valetta; ± 21km south north-west of Ugie.
General notes: Alpine grassland, well drained humic soil, Drakensberg basalt. Full sun, South-eastern aspect, moderate slope. Geophyte 0.23m high. Flowers white with maroon. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0182170-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 3279 | 1998-2-6
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Matatiele. Naudes Nek Pass, 0.7km below turnoff to Ben Macdui.
General notes: Scattered around rock scree on steep S-facing slope NE of view site. Flowers white with maroon flecks on two upper petals.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039892-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 2316 | 1958-2-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville Dist.; Cathedral Peak Forestry Station; Windy Gap.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111922-0 Collector(s) & number: Symons, RE, 419 | 1915-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIANT'S CASTLE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039891-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1479 | 1951-3-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville Dist.; Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station; Organ Pipes Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0133906-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 959 | 1981-2-16
South Africa, Free State, Bethlehem. Witsieshoek. Qwa Qwa, near foot of Sentinel.
General notes: Growing among short grass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039890-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 6834 | 1904-3-17
Lesotho, Quthing, MOUNT FLETCHER DIST.; DRAKENSBERG; SATSANNA'S BERG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0196913-0 Collector(s) & number: Bytebier, B, 2289 | 2002-1-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg. Sani Pass. Lat:29° 35.89'S; Long:29° 18.58'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Orchidaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Bredenkamp, GJ; Archer, C; Meyer, NLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1890-1958
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Orchidaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 962-987
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1999
No results found for Huttonaea grandiflora (Schltr.) Rolfe
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