PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHIDOIDEAE / ORCHIDEAE / BARTHOLINA / ETHELIAE
Plants up to 300 mm tall; basal leaf broadly cordate or orbicular with a cordate base, 10-36 x 8-24 mm. Inflorescences with the bracts spatha-ceous, oblong, subacute, pubescent, about 6 mm long. Flowers with pale lilac-blue petals and lip, white terminal clavae and green sepals. Sepals linear-lanceolate, acuminate, puberulous, 10-20 mm long. Petals linear-lanceolate, attenuate, obtuse, 8-20 mm long. Lip spreading, fan-shaped, up to 40 x 35 mm, with 4-6 lobes divided into many filiform segments with white terminal clavae; spur narrowly conical, acuminate, 8-14 mm long. Anther clavate, about 8 mm long; rostellum c. 2 mm tall. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Terrestrial herb, geophyte, up to 0.30 m high; with small, globose, root tubers. Leaf solitary, basal and appressed to ground, reniform-orbicular, up to 35 mm in diam. Inflorescence normally 1-flowered. Sepals subequal, free, erect, pale green; dorsal sepal 10-13 mm long. Petals white and purple, 8-16 mm long. Lip spurred, up to 32 mm long, conspicuously fimbriate, many linear lobes, apices with white, terminal knob, same colour as petals; spur 6-9 mm long. Flowering time Oct.-Dec. 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, tuberous geophyte, up to 300 mm tall, scape hairy. Leaf single, basal, ovate, prostrate, hairy. Flower usually solitary, white and lilac-blue, lip much divided with its segments clavate at tips, lip spur 8-14 mm long. (Jul.-)Oct.-Dec. From: Kurzweil, H. 2013. Orchidaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 125-128. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Like B. burmaniana but lip segments club-shaped tips. From: Kurzweil, H. 2012. Orchidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 177-197. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Often growing under bushes. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
In dry fynbos. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. 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]
Sandy slopes and flats. From: Kurzweil, H. 2013. Orchidaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 125-128. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy slopes and flats. From: Kurzweil, H. 2012. Orchidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 177-197. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Rare or local in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape, and southern Namibia. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Southern Namibia: Namusberg Mountains, Richtersveld and Steinkopf to Sutherland and Laingsburg, widespread in W and E Cape. From: Kurzweil, H. 2013. Orchidaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 125-128. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
S Namibia to E Cape. From: Kurzweil, H. 2012. Orchidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 177-197. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July to December
0 to 1800 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
FSA
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BOT
NAM
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LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 472 (1884)
Nomenclature note: as 'ethelae'
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| spider orchid | English | 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. | |
| Spider Orchid | English | GHPG$0000164-0 | |
| spider orchid | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Orchidaceae
SUBFAMILY Orchidoideae
TRIBE Orchideae
GENUS Bartholina
SPECIES etheliae
49 results for Bartholina etheliae Bolus
Year
Barcode: PRE0039917-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, s.n. (HNAA 500) | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KALK BAY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039921-0 Collector(s) & number: Jeppe, T, TRV 33348 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIST.; KAREEDOUW.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0065591-0 Collector(s) & number: Zinn, H, s.n. | 1952-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert Division between Klaarstroom and Prince Albert.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547-2 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 500 | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039914-0 Collector(s) & number: Helm, J, 1217 | 1913-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, WYDERS RIVER FARM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0046511-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, KH, s.n. | 1922-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, Wellington. Lower Sneeuwkop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547A-1 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, s.n. | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0000164-0 Collector(s) & number: Mostert, L, 316 | 1998-11-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus subregion, Kleinmond. North of 7th St., below Nature Trail.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0056115-0 Collector(s) & number: Linley, J, s.n. | 1944-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula, lower slopes of Fish Hoek Mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039922-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 5600 | 1894-10-18
South Africa, Western Cape, ZWARTBERG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644259-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 1924 | 1978-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, TSITSIKAMMA; IMMEDIATELY W OF BLAAUWKRANTZ; FIRST RANGE OF THE TSITSIKAMMA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039915-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, BW, Herb. no. 10024 | 1921-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, BANGHOEK MTS.
General notes: R. Marloth Herb. no. 10024.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0177194-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 2122 | 1999-10-23
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof. Willowmore, The Knolls. Mountain slope 1.5km N of farm house. Lat (dd): 33.41921; Long (dd) 23.64488.
General notes: Moderate mountain slope. Shale. Renosterveld succulent karoo mix. Full sun. Well-drained. Loam. Rocky soil. Plant height: 0.15m. Perennial geophyte. Flowers purple white. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0117564-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 1740 | 1978-8-26
South Africa, Northern Cape, Montagu. Bottom of Ouberg Pass on eastern side.
General notes: Plants very common, some large. One plant with greenish flowers rather than usual white with purple infusion. Under small bushes, usually 2 - 3 plants together under one shrub.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0813331-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 768 | 1982-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw; Nuweberg Forest Station; Drostersnes.
General notes: Rare. Population about 40 plants.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0059681-0 Collector(s) & number: Stokoe, TP, s.n. | 1947-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Division. Dasberg near Storms Vlei, Riviersonderend mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0056650-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 15423 | 1943-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Chapmans Peak.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0056646-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, P, 769 | 1940-12-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Danger Point.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0147905-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 3272 | 1988-9-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Summit Cornellsberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039920-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 2321 | 1896-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, JONKERSHOEK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111924-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 5600A | 1894-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, PLETTENBERG BAY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547-1 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 500 | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039919-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 1327 | 1928-11-8
South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; 3 MI. E. OF KNYSNA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0676626-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, s.n.(NH 7039) | 1894-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644207-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 1905 | 1978-11-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TSITSIKAMMA FOREST (COASTAL) RESERVE; S. OF GROOT RIVER AT E. EDGE OF RESERVE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0207450-0 Collector(s) & number: Bruyns, PV, 2760 | 1987-9-9
Namibia, Namibia. Rosh Pinah. Steep upper slopes on Namuskluft. Altitude: 1200-1500 m.
General notes: Under bushes and between rocks, uncommon, very succulent basal leaf flat on ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547-4 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 4850 | 1882-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039918-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 5013 | 1927-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; BRANDFONTEIN; MIDDLE OF S. SLOPE OF ZOETANYSBERG NEAR WOLWEKLOOF.
General notes: Spider orchid. Nat. Herb. No. 28220.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020480-0 Collector(s) & number: Newdigate, s.n. | 1893-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0241412-0 Collector(s) & number: Grant, A, s.n.(PRE 45480) | 1928-9-19
South Africa, Western Cape, TULBAGH; TULBAGH WATERFALL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0197842-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 9669 | 1990-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District; Bloemfontein area on road to Ceres.
General notes: Shaly flats with open short karroid scrub. A few groups of plants under shrublets - in bud. Flowers ex hort.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0183097-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 4776 | 1973-10-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Blackheath: flats 5 miles S.E. of Station, "Blue Downs."
General notes: Hard sandy flats between dunes recently burnt. A few patches of scattered plants: lip white at base with arms green turning red/brown, tips white. (Pickled Collection).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039916-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 6050 | 1914-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS; NEAR NEU EISLEBEN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547-3 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 500 | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0201134-0 Collector(s) & number: Bytebier, B, 2633 | 2004-12-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Swartberg pass,Swartberg Nature Reserve,Prince Albert side,river below hairpins,up from roadside
General notes: 33°24.25's 22°02.27'E alt 1610m.Where the river opensup below the ridge;flat and drier area,first yeat after fire.Flowers green,petals whitish with purple tis,lip purple with white club shaped appendices.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0812890-0 Collector(s) & number: Geldenhuys, CJ, 228 | 1971-12-22
South Africa, Western Cape, George Dist.; Saasveld; Naby Uitkyktoring.
General notes: Baie skaars. Gewone naam: spinnekop-orgidie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0054582-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, s.n. | 1939-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Slopes of Paulsberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0056651-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 17862 | 1945-12-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Karbonkelberg, among low bushes on rocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0006547B-2 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, s.n. | 1886-12-
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay.
General notes: Flowers purple.
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
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Orchidaceae Kurzweil, HIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 125-128
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Orchidaceae Kurzweil, HIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 177-197
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1999
1954
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Bartholina ethelae Bolus Dyer, RA; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 30: , t.1178
No results found for Bartholina etheliae Bolus
Status and criteria
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