PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / ORCHIDACEAE / ORCHIDOIDEAE / ORCHIDEAE / HUTTONAEA / PULCHRA
Plants erect, 150-400 mm tall; leaves distant, not petiolate, lower with a patent, slightly cordate, elliptic, obtuse to acute and finely mucronate blade, 60-120 x 45-70 mm, upper smaller. Inflorescences laxly 6-20-flowered, 60-100 mm long; bracts narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, somewhat shorter than the ovary. Flowers c. 15 mm in diameter, sepals lime-green, petals pale mauve. Sepals subequal, reflexed, margins entire; median 5-6 x 2.5-3.0 mm; laterals lanceolate, acute, 7 x 4 mm. Petals spathulate, claws cylindrical, 5-7 mm long, blades transversely obovate, shallowly cal-carate, margins fimbriate, 6-7 mm in diameter. Lip pendent, transversely ovate, margins fimbriate, 4-5 x 7-10 mm. Gynostemium erect; anther thecae diverging towards the base, 4 mm long; stigma bipulvinate. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
Plants erect, 0.15-0.40 m high. Leaves not petiolate; lower leaf with patent, cordate, elliptic, obtuse to acute and finely mucronate blade, 60-120 x 45-70 mm; upper leaf smaller. Inflorescences laxly, 6-20-flowered. Flowers up to 15 mm in diam. Sepals lime-green subequal, reflexed, margins entire; median sepal 5-6 x 2-3 mm; lateral sepals lanceolate, acute, 7 x 4 mm. Petals pale mauve, spathulate, claws cylindrical, 5-7 mm long, blades transversely obovate, shallowly calcarate, margins fimbriate, 6-7 mm in diam. Lip pendent, transversely ovate, margins fimbriate, 4-5 x 7-10 mm. Flowering time 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]
Cool, dark forests. From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
In dark, cool forest. 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]
Locally common from the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, also recorded near Graskop (Mpumalanga). From: Kurzweil, H; Linder, HP. 1999. Orchids of Southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. [All rights reserved]
1000 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
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Endemic
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Names and Sources
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Orchidaceae
SUBFAMILY Orchidoideae
TRIBE Orchideae
GENUS Huttonaea
SPECIES pulchra
42 results for Huttonaea pulchra Harv.
Year
Barcode: NH0119589-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 650 | 1995-3-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Midlands, Allandale Farm, growing amongst old gum trees about 200 metres before Allandale house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118856-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 2326 | 1994-2-23
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Drakensberg, Maclear; Farm 164; ± 17km North of Ugie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039885-0 Collector(s) & number: Trauseld, WR, 1068 | 1969-3-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIANT'S CASTLE GAME RESERVE; BATTLE CAVE AREA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618002-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 5238 | 1979-2-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, FRANKLIN; LITTLE SPITZKOP; IN KLOOF WITH WATERFALL; JUST ABOVE WATERFALL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0149810-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurzweil, H, 1091 | 1987-3-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Drakensberg. Giants Castle Game Reserve, about 2km SW of the main camp, "Forest Walk".
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111921-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, PRE 39433 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CATHEDRAL PEAK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039879-0 Collector(s) & number: McClean, APD, 237 | 1926-3-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BULWER DIST.; KUKAMAHUTSHA BUSH.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001911-0 Collector(s) & number: Kurze, OH, 442 | 1987-2-15
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Royal Natal National Park, trail to the Gorge, indigenous forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039887-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 6931 | 1895-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, VAN REENEN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020481-2 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 1871 | 1883-5-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umkomaas. Altitude 4-5000 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0148121-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 2091 | 1990-3-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vioolsdrif. Muller's Pass, 11.9km W of junction with road to Newcastle.
General notes: Rare in small patch of indigenous forest above road. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0709171-0 Collector(s) & number: Anderson, HM, 186 | 1969-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LITTLE SWITZERLAND.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644716-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, PRE 57467 | 1959-4-24
South Africa, Eastern Cape, VICTORIA EAST DIST.; HOGSBACK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0200872-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 3505 | 2000-2-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Farm Sunset, near Pevensey. Top of Mahwaqa Mountain.1620 - 1670 m.
General notes: Scattered on shaded bank along farm jeep track to top of mountain. Loam soil dervied from shale.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0001299-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 1871 | 1883-5-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Byrne.
General notes: On damp rocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039888-0 Collector(s) & number: Howlett, B, 117 | 1946-3-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOSKOP DIST.; DRAKENSBERG; CATHKIN PARK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616456-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 5242 | 1979-2-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOKSTAD DIST.; FRANKLIN; LITTLE SPITZKOP. JUST ABOVE WATERFALL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0147447-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1706 | 1988-4-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East. Next to the path to the summit of Boschberg.
General notes: Very localised clump in shaded spot under shrubs. Flowers greenish white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0101610-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 6767 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Fort Nottingham.
General notes: In woods. Flowers green and white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0032127-0 Collector(s) & number: Fisher, 95 | 1940-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Qudeni Forest Reserve, Zululand District.
General notes: In forest - rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0020481-1 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 965 | 1892-3-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umkomaas. Altitude 4-5000 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111920-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, M, 47 | 1930-9-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BERGVILLE DIST.; MONT AUX SOURCES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0036769-0 Collector(s) & number: Howlett, B, 117 | 1946-3-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Loskop District. Cathkin Park, Drakensberg Area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039886-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 1653 | 1910-2-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CALA DIST.; BIG BUSH.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0156882-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 1210 | 1986-2-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Royal Natal National Park, Gugu Bush before cut-off to Gudu Falls.
General notes: Scattered on forest floor above trail, little undergrowth, heavy shade. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039881-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1897 | 1953-3-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Begville Dist.; Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station; In Oqahweni Valley.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039880-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 5584 | 1895-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, VAN REENEN.
General notes: Alt. 5000-6000 ft. In wood.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0148539-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 2097 | 1990-3-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Underberg. Forest Walk, Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Altitude c.1770 m.
General notes: Locally common in deep shade. Flowers white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080607-0 Collector(s) & number: Scott, J, 108 | 1984-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak. Catchment 15, along cliff.
General notes: Herb with white/cream flowers. North eastern aspect. 0.15m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0057171-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 1092 | 1951-4-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Royal Natal National Park. Bergville. Mont Aux Sources.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0039883-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 6921 | 1895-3-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, VAN REENEN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0021731-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 1684 | 1884-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Malowe. Altitude 4000-7000 ft.
General notes: On marshy mountain. In moist woods.
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
1999
1979
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Huttonaea pulchra Harv. Stewart, JL; Hennessy, EFFlowering Plants of Africa 46: , t.1822
No results found for Huttonaea pulchra Harv.
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