Cyanella orchidiformis
Cyanella orchidiformis Jacq.
Cyanella orchidiformis is a perennial flowering geophyte in the family Tecophilaeaceae. It is native to the Northern Cape and Western Cape in South Africa, where it is found from Steinkopf to Citrusdal. The species was first described in 1791 by Joseph Gaertner under the authority of Jacq.
Description
Cyanella orchidiformis is a member of the genus Cyanella and is characterized as a geophyte. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, specifically the Northern and Western Cape regions. The plant's natural range extends from Steinkopf to Citrusdal. It flowers during the months of July to September. This species is part of the Tecophilaeaceae family.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Trigella orchidiformis