PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHIDOIDEAE / ORCHIDEAE / HABENARIA / MALACOPHYLLA
Plants slender to fairly robust, leafy in the centre with a rather bare lower part, 280-700 mm; leaves cauline, 8-15, spreading, acute, 80-160 x 20-37 mm, the upper 2-3 smaller, lanceolate, acuminate. Inflorescences lax, many-flowered; bracts lanceolate, acuminate, to 15 mm long; pedicel 2-4 mm long, ovary curved, 6-12 mm long. Flowers green. Median sepal erect, concave, broadly elliptic to ovate, obtuse, 3.5-5.5 mm long; lateral sepals deflexed, obliquely ovate to lanceolate, subacute, 3.5-6 mm long. Petals bipartite nearly to the base; upper lobe erect, narrowly oblong, as long as the median sepal and adherent to it; lower lobe ascending, linear, slightly longer and narrower than the upper, 4-6.5 mm long. Lip tripartite from near the base, lobes linear, acute, 4-6.5 mm long; midlobe broader and usually shorter than the side lobes; spur somewhat thickened in the middle then tapering, 8-15 mm long. Anther emarginate, c. 1.5 mm tall; canals c. 1 mm long; stigmatic processes narrowly clavate, adpressed to the lip, 1.5-2 mm long; central rostellum lobe triangular, c. 0.5 mm long. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Terrestrial herb, geophyte, slender, 0.28-0.70 m high; with globose root tubers. Leaves several to many, cauline, elliptic, membranous, spreading, 70-120 x 20-40 mm. Inflorescence lax, racemose; flowers 12-30, resupinate, green, centre whitish. Sepals unequal. Petals divided, spreading; lower anterior lobes, 4-6 mm long, longer and narrower than posterior lobe. Lip 3-lobed, midlobe 4-7 mm long, 2 side lobes shorter, spreading, reflexed; spur 8-15 mm long, thicker in middle. Flowering time Jan.-Apr. Narrower than posterior lobe. Lip 3-lobed, midlobe 4-7 mm long, 2 side lobes shorter, spreading, reflexed; spur 8-15 mm long, thicker in middle. Flowering time Jan.-Apr. 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]
Terrestrial herb, up to 0.7 m tall. Lip 3-lobed, 6-7 mm long, lobes subequal. Anterior lobe of petal longer and narrower than posterior lobe. Spur 12-15 mm long. Flowers green and white. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Forest margins and forest floors. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
In shade of forests. Indigenous Forests. 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]
Along forest margins and on forest floor. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Province and Swaziland, also widespread in tropical Africa. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
February to March
150 to 2000 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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NAM
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EC
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KZN
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MP
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Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Habenaria holstii Kraenzl.
Habenaria polyantha Kraenzl.
Habenaria pulla Schltr.
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Orchidaceae
SUBFAMILY Orchidoideae
TRIBE Orchideae
GENUS Habenaria
SPECIES malacophylla
46 results for Habenaria malacophylla Rchb.f.
Year
Barcode: PRE0788783-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 983 | 1992-3-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei; Mzimkhulu Dist.; Ntsikeni Forest Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001941-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 911 | 1976-3-10
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg, Witklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080259-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 1856 | 1984-2-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkonzo State Forest, Ngwangwane-Mikhanzeni Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514235-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 2308 | 1958-1-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BERGVILLE DIST.; CATHEDRAL PEAK FORESTRY STATION; INDUMENI FOREST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702224-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 4471 | 1953-11-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.; MANUBI FOREST, 4 MI. NW OF MAZEPPA BAY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702220-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3531 | 1967-2-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LIONS RIVER DIST.; KARKLOOF TIMBER CO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702223-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9646 | 1943-2-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOLOGHA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142788-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 3689 | 2012-4-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tygerskloof (Mondi plantation). Adjacent to the Ngome State Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0006274-0 Collector(s) & number: Haygarth, W, sn | 1889-12-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, "Vaal Bank" near Kokstad.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0106468-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, HH, 75 | 1908-3-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ifafa. Umgayeflat (Alexandra County).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020340-2 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 2043 | 1885-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Malowe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0132213-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2012 | 2001-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula. near footpath to Mabheleni Village through Ntimbankulu Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149281-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2012 | 2001-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula. near footpath to Mabheleni Village through Ntimbankulu Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0006322-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4586 | 1892-4-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Polela.
General notes: In wood. Altitude 4-5000 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0149821-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweil, H, HK 1106 | 1987-3-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, About 30 km northwest of Umtata, near Mhlahlane Forest Station.
General notes: On the floor of indigenous forest, flowers brownish - green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020341-0 Collector(s) & number: Bowker, JH, s.n. | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Tsomo River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0038404-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 276 | 1949-2-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. In dense shade Hlinza Forest, Eshowe.
General notes: Flowers green. In dense shade Hlinza Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0200851-0 Collector(s) & number: Bellstedt, DU, 594 | 2002-4-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Lusikisiki. Magwa Falls. Indigenous forest above Magwa Falls above road. Lat.: 31° 26.71' S; Long.: 38° 33' E.
General notes: In forest on rocks among Plectranthus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0049305-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlamini, B, s.n. | 1961-2-17
Eswatini, Hhohho, Hill N.W. of Mbabane Forest. Altitude.: c4500ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616743-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 3560 | 1966-2-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ELLIOTDALE DIST.; 2 MI. INLAND OF 'THE HAVEN', BASHEE MOUTH.
General notes: Forest floor. Flowers greenish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702221-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlamini, B, PRE 32260 | 1961-2-17
Eswatini, Hhohho, MBABANE DIST.; HILL NW OF MBABANE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702226-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, 295 | 1908-3-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALEXANDRA DIST.; STATION DUMISA; FARM FRIEDENAU; AROUND IFAFA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020340-1 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 2043 | 1885-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Malowe.
General notes: In moist, shady woods.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702225-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 12244 | 1909-1-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE.
General notes: Alt. 1000-2000 ft. Flowers green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0126558-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 983 | 1992-3-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei. Ntsikeni Forest Reserve, Mzimkhulu district.
General notes: Damp forest floor, just above the river. Full shade. Occasional, erect, succulent understorey herb, c.25cm high. Flowers whitish green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702228-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 911 | 1976-3-10
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; WITKLIP STAATSBOS.
General notes: In 'n gallereibos. Liggroen blom.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702222-0 Collector(s) & number: Grewcock, A, 28 | 1936-2-
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; HAENERTSBURG.
General notes: In undergrowth close to forest edge in company with abundance of Liparis bowkeri and Disperis fanniniae. Flowers Febraury-March. Figured for Flowering Plants of South Africa [t. 725] by C. Letty, No. 355.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142009-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 4184 | 2013-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Along a foot path to Mabheleni Village. Umzumbe Municipality Area. Ugu District Municipality Area. Mabheleni Village side of Ntimbankulu Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0153994-0 Collector(s) & number: Parbhoo, S, SP428 | 2019-2-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN. Harry Gwala District Municipality, Creighton, Hlabeni mountain, Farm hlabeni 12750.
General notes: Permit Number: OP91/2019 Issuing authority: EKZN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0607561-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 2097 | 1979-3-2
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; BETWEEN TSOLO AND MACLEAR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0085806-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchings, A, 1518 | 1985-2-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Mjika, Mhalahlane Forest.
General notes: Forest floor. Flowers greenish white petals, green sepals. To 700mm high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0106469-0 Collector(s) & number: Rudatis, AGH, s.n. | 1918-4-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlokozi, Alexandra County.
General notes: Moory forests. Details of Flower - yellowish green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0702227-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 13314 | 1947-2-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; NEAR MEHLOMNYANA.
General notes: Sub-tropical forest. Flowers green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0154320-0 Collector(s) & number: Woodenberg, W, 254 | 2024-3-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Karkloof Nat. Res. [Nature Reserve]; about 270 m S of Rockwood Forest Lodge.
General notes: Few. Permit Number: OP2638/2023. Issuing authority: Ezemvelo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119484-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 1886 | 1992-3-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei. Umzimkulu, Nsikeni Forest Reserve.
General notes: Poorly drained forest, soil, humus. Shade, Southern aspect, gentle slope. Flowers green. 60cm high. Small population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0021564-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 4586 | 1892-4-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Polela. Altitude 4-5000 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0196865-0 Collector(s) & number: Bytebier, B, 2239 | 2002-1-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Polela. Hlabeni.
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
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1995
1982
BOOK
Wild Orchids of Southern Africa Hall, AV; Linder, HP; Schelpe, EACLE; Stewart, JLMacMillan, Johannesburg
1939
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Habenaria malacophylla Rchb.f. Phillips, EP; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 19: , t.725
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