''Satyrium coriifolium'' is a species of orchid endemic to the Cape Provinces. 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 perennial plant. It flowers from August to November. The flowers are non- resupinate. 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 Western Cape and

Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape is one of the provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha. The second largest province in the country (at 168,966 km2) after Northern Cape, it was formed in ...

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