''Satyrium coriifolium'' is a species of

orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowerin ...

endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found else ...

to the

Cape Provinces The Cape Provinces of South Africa is a biogeographical area used in the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions (WGSRPD). It is part of the WGSRPD region 27 Southern Africa. The area has the code "CPP". It includes the Sout ...

. It is commonly known as the orange satyre or Ewwa-trewwa in Afrikaans.

Description

''Satyrium coriifolium'' is brightly coloured, with yellow or orange-red flowers. It is a

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. It flowers from August to November. The flowers are non-

resupinate Resupination is derived from the Latin word ''resupinus'', meaning "bent back with the face upward" or "on the back". "Resupination" is the noun form of the adjective "resupine" which means "being upside-down, supine or facing upward". The word " ...

. Satyrium coriifolium (3).jpg, Habitat and habit Satyrium coriifolium.jpg, Details of inflorescence

Distribution

''Satyrium coriifolium'' is found in the Cape Floristic Region of the

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and Eastern Cape.

Ecology

Its bright flowers attract sunbirds, which feed on the nectar and pollinate the flowers.

Conservation status

''Satyrium coriifolium'' is classified as ''Least Concern''.

References

coriifolium Endemic orchids of South Africa {{Orchidoideae-stub