Distribution Map

Cyrtorchis arcuata subsp. arcuata

                   

(Cyrtorchis arcuata)
(Listrostachys arcuata)

Orchidaceae Vandoideae Vandeae Aerangidinae

As at April 2024, 3 herbarium specimens, 4 photo records, 4 visual observations

South African Red List status: LC
Global Distribution: Very common in southern Africa, widespread and very common in the rest of Africa.
Found within protected areas: Mlawula
Flora Protection Act: Schedule B

Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*):
Listrostachys arcuata - Robust, epiphytic, stem stiff, no pseudobulb. Leaves in two rows, spreading, leathery with prominent midrib, unequally notched at tip, lobes rounded, up to 15 cm long x 2,5 cm wide, clasping bases remaining on stem. Inflorescence axillary, bracts c 1 cm long, very broad, clasping axis loosely. Perianth spreading, segments turning backwards, ivory-coloured. Sepals c 2 cm long, base c 5 mm wide, tapering gradually to fine points; petals similar but smaller, c 1,5 cm long, curved, hooked backwards at tip, tapering gradually from base to tip.

* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.

Notes:
Global distribution information: southern Africa includes southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Restricted distribution has been based on an estimated extent of occurence of less than 100 000 km2 and/or an estimated area of occupancy of 100 km2, based on geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist data.