Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Brachycorythis

Species:

Brachycorythis splendida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a geophytic orchid with underground tubers, it can resprout after grassland fires common in its native African habitat.