GENUS
 Name of Plant Area Habitat Elevation Flowering
ACAMPE Back to Quick Find Go to Top
 praemorsaLimpopo, N Mpumalanga, & NE KZN hot & humid areas on trees & along rivers Nov. to Feb.
ACROLOPHIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 bolusiiSW Capesand in Restio-veld0-250 mSep. to Jan.
 capensis var. capensisSW.S & E Capefynbos and Restio-veld100-1 700 mOct. to Jan.
 capensis var. lamellata SW Capesand in coasial scrub0-100 mOct. to Nov.
 cochlearisKZN, S & E Capesand in coastal scrub0-700 mOct. to Dec.
 cochlearisKZN, S & E Capesand in coastal scrub0-700 mOct. to Dec.
 lunata S Capesand in fynbos0-750 mNov. to Dec.
 micrantha SW.S & E Capesand in coastal scrub30-300 mOct. to Dec.
 ustulata SW & E Capesand in fynbos120-390 mNov. to Dec.
AERANGIS Back to Quick FindGo to Top
 mystacidii E Cape, KZNdeep shade, low level forest0-600 mFeb. to Apr.
AERANGISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 mystacidii E Cape, KZNdeep shade, low level forest0-600 mFeb. to Apr.
 somalensis Mpumalangasmall woodland patches Apr. to May.
 verdickii Mpumalangadry woodland, montane scrub Dec. to Jan.
ANGRAECUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 chamaeanthus Mpumalangatwigs, cool moist forest Jun. to Jul.
 conchiferum Coastal Cape, KZN & Tvlcool moist forest & scrub, dense shade  Sep. to Nov.
 cultriformeLake St Lucia deep shade, coastal forest  Oct. to Apr.
 pusillum Cape, Tvl, Kzndense shade in forest & scrub0-1 800 mSep. to Mar.
 sacciferum Cape, KZN & Mpumalangacool moist forest, dense shade0-1 800 mSep. to Mar.
 species aff. rutenbergianumN Mpumalanga edge of escarpment, small trees Jan.
 stella-africae **Limpopo **   
ANOCHILUSBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 flanaganiiE Capegrassland Dec. to Feb.
 hallii NW Capeshort, dry scrub Aug. to Oct.
 inversus W Capewell drained soils90-520 mSep. to Oct.
ANSELLIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 gigantea var. giganteaTvl. Lowveld, KZNhot, humid river valleys & scrub  Jun. to Nov.
 gigantea var. nilotica Tvl. Lowveld, KZNhot humid river valleys & scrub unusual in Natal Aug. to Nov.
BARTHOLINABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 burmannianaW & S Capefynbos or Restio-veld0-1 200mSep. to Nov.
 etheliae NW,W, central & SCapedry fynbos45-1 800 mOct. to Dec.
BOLUSIELLABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 maudiaeNE KZNwarmer forests Feb.
BONATEABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 cassideaE Cape & Transkeiin bush60-1 200 mAug. to Oct.
 lamprophylla **KZN coast **dune forestsea-levelSep. to Oct.
 liparophylla N Mpumalangagrassland Jan.
 polypodantha KZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeithom scrubfrom 700Dec. to Mar.
 porrecta KZN, Tvl & Transkeigrassland & scrub dense forest & bush wooded ravines & savannah sandy soils in coastal scrub150-600 m Jun. to Aug.
 pulchella KZN, & Mpumalangadense forest & bush 0-600 m Sep to Nov
 saundersiae **KZN & Limpopo **in bush near coast  
 saundersioides KZN, & Mpumalangawooded ravines & savannah 600-900 m Jun. to Jul.
 speciosa var. antenniferaNCapethorn savannah0-1 500 roMar. to Apr.
 speciosa var. speciosaSW, S & E Cape, Transkei,KZN & Tvlsandy soils in coastal scrub, forest margins or savannah0-1 200 mJun. to Feb.
BRACHYCORYTHISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 conica ssp. transvaalensisTvl. highveid grassland Mar. to Apr.
 inhambanensisTranskei & Kzngrassland Dec. to Mar.
 macowaniana S & E Cape grassland or sandy Restia-veld300-660 mNov. to Dec.
 ovata E Cape & Transkei, KZN & Mpumalanga grassland 240-1 800 mOct. to Jan.
 pleistophylla Mpumalanga grassland, woodland margins Jan.
 pubescensKZN & Mpumalangagrassland0-1 500mOct. to Dec.
 tenuiorKZN & Mpumalangagrassland 600-1 400 mDec. to Mar.
BROWNLEEABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 coeruleaE Cape & Transkeiin moss on tree trunks & rock ledges0-1 500 mFeb. to Apr.
 galpinii Mpumalangadamp grassland, strcambanks 1 300-2 200 mMar. to Apr.
 galpinii ssp. galpiniiKZN damp grassland, nr. seepages 1 300-2 200 mMar. to Apr.
 galpinii ssp. major KZN high altitude grassland 1 800-2 500 mJan. to Mar.
 macrocerasKZN, OFS, E Cape & Transkeirock ledges & shallow rocky soil1 800-3 000 mFeb. to Apr.
 parviflora Kzn, Tvl, E Cape & Transkei grassland, full sunlight 0-2 500 mFeb. to Apr.
 recurvataS & E Cape, Transkei well drained grassland 0-1 500 mFeb. to Apr.
BULBOPHYLLUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 malawienseLimpopo & Mpumalangamountain tops Feb. to Mar.
 sandersoniiMpumalanga, KZN amp; Transkei rock & trees in forests, summer rainfall Oct. to Dec.
 scaberulum Mpumalanga, KZN amp; Transkeirocks & trees in moist forests, light shade Oct. to Dec.
CALANTHEBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 sylvatkaKZN, E Cape & Transkeideep shade, forest floor near river & Dec. to Mar.
CENTROSTIGMABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 occultansMpumalangamarshy grassland1 950mDec. to Jan.
CERATANDRABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 atrataSW & S Capemarshes or rock flushes0-1 050 mDec. to Feb.
 globosaW & S Capemarshes or stream banks700-1 200 mNov. to Jan.
 grandiflora S Capemarshes after fires0-450 mOct. to Dec.
CHEIROSTYLISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 gymnochiloidesKZN coasthumid swamp forest Sep.
CIRRHOPETALUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 umbellatumNE KZNbranches of trees Oct. to Jan.
CORYCIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 alticolaE Capegrassland1 950-2 400 mFeb.
 bicolorum SW & S Capesandy areas, after fires50-370 mSep. to Nov.
 bifidum SW Capesandy areas Nov.
 carnosum SW & E Capefynbos, after fires300-1 300 mOct. to Jan.
 crispum W & SW Capesandy places0-960 mSep. to Oct.
 deflexum NW Capeshon, dry scrub750-1 900 mOct.
 dracomontanumNE OFS, KZN, E Cape & Transkeigrassland 0-2 900 mNov. to Mar.
 excisumW Capesandy areas, after fires0-150 mNov. to Dec.
 magnum NE & E OFS, KZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeimarshy grassland & floodplains900-1 800 mJan. to Feb.
 microglossum **SW Cape **sandy soils on mouniains & flatsup to 600 mNov.
 nigrescens NE OFS, KZN, Mpumalanga E Cape & Transkeigrassland1 000-2 000 mDec. to Feb.
 orobanchoides W Capesandy soils0-200 mAug. to Oct.
 rubiginosum SW & E Capemarshy Restio-veld, after fires450-1 200 mOct. to Nov.
 tricuspidatum S & E Cape & Transkeigrassland1 400-1 500 mFeb. to Mar.
CORYMBORKISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 corymbisTranskei, Ngoye Forestdeep shade in dense forest Feb.
CYNORCHISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 kassnerianaMpumalangamossy banks, forest floor Apr. to May.
CYNORKISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 compactaNear Durban rocky places700mSep.
CYRTORCHISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 arcuataKZN, Tvl, OFS & Capetrees, boulders & rock faces0-1 000 mJan. to May
 praetermissa var. praetermissa Mpumalangashady trees near rivers Nov. to Feb.
 praetermissa var. zulnensis KZNhumid forests near coast0-600mDec. to Feb.
DIAPHANANTHEBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 fragrantissimaN KZN hot coastal bush near rivers  Apr. to May.
 millarii **E Cape & KZN **   
 xanthopollinia KZN, E Cape & Transkeihot coastal bush & inland forests Feb. to May
DIDYMOPLEXISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 verrucosa **KZN**, Zululand Aug.
DISABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 aconitoides KZN, Tvl, SE Cape &Transkeigrassland0-2 000mNov.
 alticola Mpumalangawet shallow soil, sunlight2000mDec. to Jan.
 amoena **Mpumalanga **dry stony grassland2000mJan. to Feb.
 arida **W Cape **   
 aristata Mpumalangarocky ledges & crevices1 200-1 800 mJan.
 atricapilla W & S Capeseepage areas often after fires0-2 000mNov. to Dec.
 barbata **See Herschelianthe barbata  
 basutorum KZNdamp alpine grasslandover 2 800 mJan. to Mar.
 begleyiSW Capebare stony slopes1 200mDec. to Jan.
 bivalvataW & S Capeseepages on dry mountain slopes, after fires0-2 000mSep. to Jan.
 bodkiniiW & S Capemountainous damp areas1000-2 000mNov.
 brachyceras W Capefull sun, damp, sandy areas300-1 200 mAug. to Sep.
 brevipetala **W Cape **, Kleinmond  Oct. to Nov.
 caffra KZN, Transkeiswamp areas on coast100-400 mSep. to Feb.
 cardinalis Langebergalong streams on iniand slopes600mOct. to Dec.
 caulescens W Cape (mountains)in half shade on streambanks300-1 200mNov. to Jan.
 cedarbergensis **W Cape **   
 cephalotes ssp cephalotesKZN, E Cape & Transkeidry to damp grassland1 500-2 500 mJan. to Feb.
 cephalotes ssp. frigida KZN dry to damp alpine grassland 3000mJan. to Mar.
 chrysostachya KZN, Tvl, S & E Cape, Transkeidamp or marshy areas0-2 100 mNov. to Jan.
 clavicornis **Mpumalanga **   
 cochlearis **W Cape **   
 cooperiKZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeiupland grassland1 800-2 200 mDec. to Feb.
 cornuta W Cape & KZNfull sunlight, grasslands Sep. to Feb.
 crassicornis KZN, E Cape & Transkeigrassland in damp areas1 000-2 700 mNov. to Mar.
 cylindricaW & S Cape, Tulbagh to Humansdorpdamp areas after fires0-1 200mOct. to Dec.
 dracomontana KZNrocks and rocky soils2 100-2 900 mDec. to Feb.
 draconis **W Cape **dry slopes in half shade300-1 200 mNov.
 ecalcarata **See Monadenia ecalcarata  
 elegansW & S Capemarshy to wet areas1 000-2 000mNov. to Dec.
 esterhuyseniae W Capemontane damp stony soil600-1 200 mJan. to Feb.
 extinctoriaMpumalangadamp grassland & swamps1 000-1 300 mDec. to Jan.
 fasciataSW Capesandy areas after fire0-1 000mOct.
 ferruginea W & SW Capedry to slightly damp areas750-1 350 mFeb. to Mar.
 filicomis Cedarberg, Clanwilliam to Humansdorpdry montane slopes300-1 000mOct. to Dec.
 forcipata **See Herschelianthe forcipata  
 fragransKZN, Tvl, E Cape & Transkeigrasslands, full sun2 400-3 000 mJan. to Mar.
 galpinii Transkeigrassland2000mFeb. to Mar.
 gladioliflora ssp capricornis SW Capedry to peaty soils750-1 300 mFeb. to Mar.
 gladioliflora ssp gladiolifloraS Capedamp peaty soils, south slopes800-1 200 mMar. to May
 glandulosa W & S Capewet moss or turf on rocks600-1 500 mDec. to Jan.
 hallackii **W,S & E Cape **recent sand near coast Oct. to Nov.
 hircicornis KZN, Mpumalangaswampy areas1 000-1 500 mOct. to Mar.
 lineataW Caperock ledges in cool, dry areas600-1 200mSep. to Nov.
 introrsa **W Cape **   
 longicornu W Caperock faces in mountains600-1 000 mDec. to Jan.
 longifolia W Capedamp montane areas600-1 200mOct.
 lugens var. nigrescens **See Herschelianthe lugens var. nigrescens  
 macrostachya **see Monadenia macrostachya  
 maculataW Cape (mountains)rock ledges and crevices600-1 200mOct. to Nov.
 maculomarronina **KZN & Mpumalanga   
 marlothiiW & S Caperock crevices near streams600-1 200 mDec. to Jan.
 micropetala W & S Capedamp, pealy soils, usually after fires600-1 500 mNov. to Dec.
 minor W Capeswampy areas1 000-2 000 mDec.
 montana KZN, E Cape & Transkeidry, rocky grassland slopes1000-2 400mNov. to Dec.
 neglecta **W Cape **mountains after fire0-1 200 mNov. to Dec.
 nervosaKZN, Transkei & Mpumalangaupland, dry stony grassland Jan. to Feb.
 nivea KZN, Transkeisteep rocky slopes, ledges2 250-2 500 mJan. to Feb.
 newdigateaeSee Herschelianthe newdigateae  
 nubigena **W Cape **   
 obtusa ssp hottentotica Jonkershoek to Betty's Baydeep peaty soils, after fires200-1 500 mOct. to Dec.
 obtusa ssp obtusa Cape Peninsulasandy damp areas after fire0-1 000mSep. to Dec.
 obtusa ssp. picta S Capepealy slopes, after fires300-1 500 mNov. to Dec.
 ocellata W Capemoss banks, stony soils1 000-1 500 mDec.
 oligantha SW Capestony soil1 000mDec. to Jan.
 oreophila ssp erectaKZN, Transkeidamp grassy slopes, ledges2 250-2 700 mJan. to Feb.
 oreophila ssp oreophila KZN, Transkei & Mpumalangarock crevices & ledges1 200-2 100 mDec. to Feb.
 ovalifoliaW Capesandy soils100-1 200 mSep. to Oct.
 patens W Capedamp areas in moss500-1 800 mNov. to Jan.
 patula var patula E Cape & Transkeigrassland, shallow soil in full sunligh Nov. to Dec.
 patula var transvaalensis KZN, Mpumalangaupland grassland200-1 800 mDec. to Feb.
 physodes **See Monadenia physodes  
 pillansiiSW Capestreamsides, mossy seepages1 000-1 500 mDec.
 polygonoides KZN, E Cape & Transkeimarshy habitais & grassland0-1 000 mOct. to Mar.
 porrectaOFS , S & E Capegrassland or macchia1 000-2 000 mMar. to May
 prcera **See Herschelia excelsa  
 pulchra KZN, E Cape & Transkeistony grassland1 200-2 100mDec.
 racemosa W & S Capeswampy areas after fires0-1 200mNov. to Dec.
 rhodantha KZN & Mpumalangaswamps & streambanks1 500-2 000 mDec. to Feb.
 richardiana SW Capemossy rock ledges, damp turfy areas1 000-1 500 mSep. to Nov.
 rosea SW Capemossy rock ledges in seepages600-1 000 mNov. to Dec.
 sabulosa **See Monadenia sabulos  
 sagittalis S KZN, S & E Cape, Transkeion rocks or in rock crevices0-1 000mSep. to Nov.
 sanguineaS KZN, E Cape, Amatole & Winterberg Mts  Nov. to Jan.
 sankeyi KZN & OFSdamp to dry grassland, sun2 400-3 000 mFeb. to Mar.
 saxicola Limpopo & Mpumalangaon rock ledges & in crevices Nov. to Feb.
 schizodioides S Capepeaty soils, rock crevices1 000-1 800 mDec. to Jan.
 schlechteriana **See Herschelianthe schlechteriana   
 scullyi **KZN, E Cape & Transkei **in swamps1 500-2 000 mDec. to Jan.
 similis KZN coast & Transkei coastin swamps Sep. to Nov.
 spathulata ss tripartita **See Herschalianthe spathulata ss tripartita  
 stachyoides KZN, Transkei & Tvl.dry upland grassland, full sunlight1 000-2 000 mDec. to Feb.
 stricta KZN, E Cape & Transkeidamp floodplains, grassy slopes1 800-2 400 mNov. to Dec.
 subtenuicornis **W Cape **damp peaty soils1 200mDec.
 telipogonis W Caperocky crevices in mountains300-1 500 mNov.
 tenella ssp pusilla W Capedamp, sandy or clayey areas300-1 200 mSep. to Oct.
 tenella ssp tenella **W Cape **coastal flats, damp areas0 to 200Aug. to Sep.
 tenuicornisSW Capedamp peaty soils, usually after fires750-1 200 mOct.
 tenuis W Capedry stony areas0-1 000 mMar. to May
 thodei KZN, E Cape & Transkeidamp alpine grassland1 800-3 000 mDec. to Jan.
 triloba W Capedamp places on rocky slopes1 000-1 500 mDec.
 tripetaloidesKZN, SW, S & E Cape, Transkeidamp montane slopes, streambanks0-1 000m 
 tysonii KZN, E Cape & Transkeidamp grassland200-3 000 mDec. to Jan.
 uncinata W & S Capealong streams, in temp water/drips100-1 000 mOct. to Jan.
 unifloraW & SW Capealong streams & seepages100-1 200 mJan. to Feb.
 vaginata W & S Capedry stony soil, moss on rocks300-1 300 mNov. to Dec.
 vasselotii S Cape (mountains)damp to swampy slopes, after fires600-1 300mNov. to Dec.
 venosa W Capeswampy areas, after fires0-1 000mNov.
 versicolor KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeidamp to dry grassland0-2 400 mDec. to Feb.
 welwitschiiLimpopodamp areas in mountains600-1 000 mNov. to Feb.
 woodii KZN, E Cape & Transkeiroadside embankments0-1 000mSep. to Nov.
 zimbabweensisN KZNshallow soil over bedrock2000mJan.
 zuluensis KZN, Mpumalangaswampy areas500-1 400 mDec.
DISPERISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 anthocerosKZN, Mpumalangaforest floor0-2 200 mJan. to Mar.
 bodkiniiSW Capefynbos20-1 000mJul. to Oct.
 bolusianaSW Capefynbos60-480 mAug. to Oct.
 capensis var. brevicaudata Cederberg to LangebergRestio-veld900 mupOct.
 capensis var. capensisW & S Capefynbos0-900 mJul. to Sep.
 cardiophora KZN, Tvl, E Cape & Transkeigrasslands400-2 700 mDec. to Mar.
 circumflexa var. aemula NW CapePestio-veld100-800 mAug. to Sep.
 circumflexa var. circumflexa W Capefynbos0-600 mAug. to Sep.
 concinna KZN & Tvlmarshy areas1 500-2 000 mJan. to Mar.
 cooperiKZN, OFS, Tvl. & Transkeidamp grassland & temp. vieis1 500-2 000 mFeb. to Mar.
 cucullata SW Capefynbos0 - 400Aug. to Oct.
 disaeformis KZN coast,S & E Capecoast grass and scrub 100-500 mJul. to Aug.
 fanniniaeKZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeiforests & pine plantations1 200-2 000 m Dec. to Apr.
 lindleyana KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeiforest & pine plantations600-1 800 mNov. to Dec.
 macowaniiKZN, S & E Capestream banks among shrubs200-2 400 mDec. to Mar.
 macrocorys W Capedry fynbos730-990 mSep. to Oct.
 micrantha KZN, Tvl. & E Capeshady forest floor450-1 800 mMar. to Apr.
 oxyglossa KZN, E Cape & Transkeidamp grasslands1 400-2 500 mFeb. to Mar.
 paludosa SW & E Capemarshy Restio-veld600-1 800 mNov. to Jan.
 purpurata **W & NW Cape **dry fynbos900-1 900 mAug. to Oct.
 renibractea KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeigrasslands1 400-2 700 mDec. to Mar.
 stenoglossaKZN near Durban marshy grassland near sea level Aug.
 stenoplectron KZN, OFS & E Capegrasslands, often on slopes1 700-2 200 mJan. to Apr.
 thomcroftii Tvl. & E Capeforest floor1 000-2 000 mDec. to Feb.
 tysonii Tvl., E Cape & Transkeigrassland1 500-3 100Jan. to Feb.
 villosa SW & S CapeRestio-veld0-500 mJul. to Oct.
 virginalis **Limpopo **forests, wattle & pine2 000-2 500 mFeb. to Mar.
 wealei KZN, OFS, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeimoist grassland & scrub1 200-2 500 mDec. to Apr.
 woodii KZN & Transkeigrassland steep slopes0-1 800mOct. to May.
EULOPHIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 aculeata ssp. aculeataMpumalanga, SW, S & E Cape, S Transkeimountain fynbos, sour grassveld Nov. to Jan.
 aculeata ssp. huttoniiKZN, Mpumalanga, S & N Transkeigrassveld & coastal thornveld Nov. to Apr.
 angolensis KZN (coast to escarpment), Tvl. & N Transkeiswampy open grassland Oct. to Apr.
 calanthoidesKZN & N Transkeiforest margins, tall herbaceous vegetation2 000-3 000 mDec. to Feb.
 chlorantha Mpumalangagrassy slopes & bushveld Sep. to Dec.
 clavicornis var. clavicornis KZN, OFS, Tvl., S & E Cape, Transkeigrassland Jul. to Oct.
 clavicornis var. inaequalis KZN & E Capegrassland Sep. to Oct.
 clavicornis var. nutansKZN, Tvl. & E Capegrasslands, sometimes marshy Dec. to Feb.
 clitellifera KZN, Tvl. & E Capethornveld, bushveld & grassveld Jul. to Nov.
 coddii **Gauteng & Limpopo **steep places in grass or bush Dec.
 coeloglossa KZN coastal region & Transkei coastmarshes & vieis Aug. to Nov.
 cooperi S Tvl & E OFSgrassland Oct. to Nov.
 cucullata KZN coastal regionmarshy or grassy areas Oct. to Nov.
 ensata KZN, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeiopen grassland & bushveld Oct. to Feb.
 foliosa KZN, OFS, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeisour grassveld & coastal thornveld Dec. to Jan.
 hereroensis North West, E Cape & Transkeidry bushveld areas Sep. to Jan.
 horsfallii KZN & Mpumalangacoastal marshes & swampy areas Sep. to Mar.
 leachii **KZN, Gauteng & Limpopounder trees in bushveld Dec. to Jan.
 leontoglossa KZN, E OFS & Transkeigrassland, dry to marshy soils Oct. to Jan.
 litoralis S & SW Capecoastal sands Nov. to Jan.
 macowaniiS KZN, E Cape & Transkeicoastal grassland Nov. to Jan.
 meleagris N KZN, E Cape & Transkeidense herbaceous vegetation, margins of upland forests Dec. to Jan.
 milnei KZN & Tvl.swampy soils Nov. to Feb.
 nigricans KZN & Tvl.grassland, lateritic soils, red sandy loams Nov. to Jan.
 odontoglossaKZN lowlands, Mpumalanga & N Transkeiwell drained to marshy areas Oct. to Feb.
 ovalis ssp. bainesiiKZN, OFS & Tvl.open grassland, thornveld Dec. to Jan.
 ovalis ssp. ovalis KZN, Tvl & E Capegrassland Nov. to Jan.
 parviflora KZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeisour grassveld, coastal thornveld Aug. to Dec.
 parvilabris KZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeiopen grassland, moist slopes Dec. to Feb.
 petersiiKZN & Tvl.valley bushveld & thorn savannah Nov. to Apr.
 platypetala S Capedry coasial rewsierbosvetd Oct. to Nov.
 schweinfurthii Tvl. & Mpumalangalowveld bush mountain grassveld Nov. to Dec.
 speciosa S & E Cape, Transkeicoastal bush, valley bushveld, sand & clay, coasial lo montane Oct. to Feb.
 streptopetala KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeinear bushes, trees, large herbs, thornveld & forest margins Oct. to Jan.
 tabularis SW & E Capemountain fynbos, seasonal marshes Nov. to Jan.
 tenella S KZN, E Cape & Transkeisour grassveld & coastal thornveld Nov. to Jan.
 tuberculataNorth West, S & E Capesiony, sandy loam, dry grassveld Sep. to Nov.
 welwitschiiKZN, Tvl. & Transkeigrassland in dry to marshy places Nov. to Jan.
 zeyheriana KZN & Transkeisandy, stony or marshy grassland1 200 m plusJan.
EVOTABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 bicolorSW Capefynbos90-990 mNov.
 harveyanaSW Capefynbos after fires50-660 mNov. to Dec.
 venosaSW Capefynbos0-450 mOct. to Nov.
HABENARIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 anguicepsKZN, S & E Capewell drained grassland300-2 500 mJan. to Feb.
 arenaria KZN, Mpumalanga, S & E Capeshade, coastal dunes – inland scrub0-1 200 mApr. to Jul.
 barbertoni Gauteng & S Mpumalangagrassland & rocky hillsides Feb. to Mar.
 bicolor Tvldrained grassland0-1 800 mJan. to Mar.
 chlorotica KZN, S Limpopo & Mpumalangamarshy grassland900-1 850 mJan. to May
 ciliosa KZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeimarshy grassland700-2 000 mJan. to Apr.
 clavata KZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeiwell drained grassland600-1 850 mDec. to Feb.
 cornuta KZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeimarshy grassland900-2 100 mFeb. to Apr.
 culveriKZN & Mpumalangadeep shade, subtropical forest500-900 mFeb. to Mar.
 dives KZN & Transkeiwell drained grassland150-2 450mJan. to Feb.
 dregeana KZN, Tvl., NE OFS, E Cape & Transkeishort grassland, rocky hillsides600-2 000 mJan. to Apr.
 epipactidea KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeimarshy grassland70-1 950 mJan. to Mar.
 falcicornis var. caffra KZN, E OFS, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeigrassland300-1 600 mDec. to Feb.
 falcicornis var. falcicornis KZN, S & E Transkeiseasonally marshy grassland50-900 mJan. to Mar.
 galpinii Mpumalangagrassland along streams900-1 800 mFeb. to Apr.
 kraemliniana KZN & Tvl.stony, grassy hillsides1 000-1 400 mFeb. to Apr.
 laevigata KZN, OFS, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeiwell drained grassland700-2 000 mJan. to Mar.
 lithophila KZN, NE OFS, Mpumalanga, S & E Cape & Transkeishort grassland600-2 200 mNov. to Mar.
 malacophyllaKZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeiforest margins & floor150-1 400mJan. to Feb.
 mossii **Gauteng ** (Possibly E. Cape)   
 nyikanaKZN & Mpumalangagrassland300-1 300 mMar. to Apr.
 petitiana Mpumalangain shade, forest margins1850mFeb.
 schimperiana KZN & Mpumalangamarshes0-1 350 mFeb.
 stenorhynchos Mpumalangamarshy grassland1950mFeb.
 transvaalensisLimpopo & Mpumalangagrassland1 500-1 850 mFeb. to Mar.
 tridensKZN, Mpumalanga & Transkeialong stream & river banks400-1 400mJan. to Mar.
 trilobulataMpumalangaon stream hanks  
 tysoniiN KZN & E Capegrass on rocky hillsides Jan.
 woodii **KZN **moist subtropical grasslandbelow 600 mMar. to Apr.
HERSCHELIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 excelsa **W Cape **   
HERSCHELIANTHEBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 barbata **W Cape **marshy areas on sandflats0-200 mOct. to Nov.
 baurii KZN & Transkei coastdamp 10 well drained areas150-1 800 mSep. to Oct.
 forcipata **W Cape **   
 forficariaW Capedry, stony soil100-1 000 mJan. to Feb.
 graminifolia W & S Capedry mountain slopes300-1 000 mJan. to Mar.
 hiansS Capewell drained gravelly soil0-1 000 mDec. to Jan.
 lugens var. nigrescens **E Cape **coasial sandflals & drained mountainsides  
 multifidaCape fold mountains, Clanwilliam to Oudlshoomdry, siony mountain slopes300-1 500 mNov. to Dec.
 newdigateae **W Cape**, Knysnasteep stony slopes Mar. to Apr.
 purpurascensS Cape Peninsuladry rocky or siony areas0-300 mOct. to Nov.
 schlechteriana **W Cape, Riversdale **tal! protcoid vegetation300-1 000 mDec.
 spathulata ssp. spathulata Caledon to Nieuwoudtvilledamp or well drained areas0-1 200mSep. to Oct.
 spathulata ssp. tripanita **W & E Cape Boundry, Uniondale **in Renoslerveld on shale1000mOct.
 venusta Caledon, Hogsbackdamp localities Jan.
HOLOTHRIXBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 asperaW & Central Caperocky places in dry scrub150-900 mJul. to Sep.
 brevipetala W & S Caperocky places, dry scrub0-1 100 mDec. to Feb.
 burchelliiNW.S & E Capedry rocky slopes190-1 400 mSep. to Nov.
 cernua NW.W & S Capefynbos & dry scrub0-1 300mSep. to Dec.
 culveri **Mpumalanga **rocky slopes600mAug.
 exilis W,S & E Capefynbos or dry scrub15-900 mOct. to Mar.
 filicornis NW Caperock crevices & atony slopes600mJun. to Aug.
 grandiflora NW, SW & S Capeshort dry scrub, crevices0-760 mFeb.
 incurva KZN, NE OFS & Transkeigrassy rock ledges1 500-2 900 mJan. to Feb.
 longicornu **E. Cape, **unknown Oct.
 macowaniana E Capeunknown300-760 mAug.
 majubensis **KZN **   
 micrantha **Gauteng **grassy cliffs1 500-1 800 mOct.
 mundii W & S Capefynbos0-900 mSep. to Oct.
 orthoceras KZN, NE OFS, E Cape & Mpumalangahumus on mossy rocks in forest300-1 680 mFeb. to Jun.
 parviflora S KZN, S & E Capedry scrub, scrub forests0-1 200 mJun. to Sep.
 pilosa S & E Caperocky slopes in fynbos35-900 mNov. to Feb.
 randii **Gauteng & Limpoporocky ledges in grassland1 200-1 400 mSep. to Oct.
 schlechterianaNW, SW, Central & E Capedune bush or dry dwarf scrub0-1 500mOct. to Nov.
 scopularia KZN, NE OFS, E Cape & Mpumalangarocky grassland1 200-2 700 mOct. to Feb.
 secunda NW, SW, Central & S Capedry scrub150-900 mAug. to Oct.
 thodei KZN, NE OFS & Transkeirocky grassland1 500-2 400 mJan. to Mar.
 villosa var. condensataSW Caperock seepages0-800 BNov. to Jan.
 villosa var. villosa NW, SW & S Capeforest, fynbos & scrub0-1 800 mAug. to Dec.
HUTTONAEABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 fimbriataKZN & E Capevery shady, forest floor Jan. to Mar.
 grandiflora KZNdamp flushes in grassland2 300-2 900 mFeb. to Mar.
 oreophila KZNgrassland, damp spots on hillsides1 300-2 200 mFeb. to Mar.
 pulchra KZN, E Cape & Transkeicooler forest floor Mar.
 woodii KZN Midlandsgrassland1 300-2 100 mFeb.
JUMELLEABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 filicornoidesKZN & N Mpumalangawarmer regions, large trees and rocks Feb.
LIPARISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 bowkeriKZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeiforested areas Dec. to Mar.
 capensis S & SE Capesandy soil, forests & rocks Mar. to Jul.
 remota KZN & Transkeiforests0-400 mJan. to Mar.
MICROCOELLIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 exilisKZNcoastal forest & bush Feb. to Apr.
 obovata **KZN **   
MONADENIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 atrorubensW Capein sand and in full sun, after fires0-1 000mAug. to Sep.
 bolusiana W Capeexposed stony soil0-1 000 mDec. to Jan.
 bracteataW & S Capedisturbed sites, after fires0-2 000mOct. to Nov.
 brevicornis KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeiwell drained grassland & montane areas500-2 500 mNov. to Feb.
 cernuaW & S Capedamp areas in Hatlands0-400mSep. to Nov.
 comosa W Cape to Uniondalein mountain ranges on rock ledges & crevicesupto2000mSep. to Nov.
 confertaCape Peninsula to Bredasdorpafter fires0-600mOct.
 densiflora W & S Capedamp to dry sandy areas – after fires0-1 800mSep. to Dec.
 ecalcarata **W Cape **after a fire Oct.
 macrostachya **N. Cape, ** Kamiesbergrocky soil near streams1 500mOct.
 ophrydeaS & W Capedry to moist sand to gravel100-800 mSep. to Nov.
 physodes **W Cape **wet areas in fladands0-1 000mSep. to Oct.
 pygmaea Cape Peninsula to Bredasdorpsandy or dry rocky soils, after fires0-900 mOct. to Nov.
 reticulata W Cape, Worcester to Georgemoisi sand, often after fires0-900 mNov. to Dec.
 rufescensCeres to Caledonsand & stony soil, often after fires0-1 500mSep. to Nov.
 sabulosa **W Cape, Cape Hangklip area **after fires0-300 mOct. to Nov.
MYSTACIDIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 aliceaeKZN & E Capedeep shade of forestsup to 500 mNov. to Feb.
 brayboniae Soutpansberg, Tvl.  Nov. to Dec.
 caffrumKZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeilow level, cool, temperate forestsup to 1 800 mSep. to Jan.
 capense KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeiwarm lowlands, drier areas Sep. to Jan.
 flanaganiiKZN, Tvl., Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeicool, moist forest0-1 800 mDec. to Jun.
 gracile KZN, E Cape & Mpumalangatree trunks – cool forestup to 1 800 mJun. to Oct.
 millarii East London & Near Durban light shade in warmer bush & forest Dec. to Jan.
 pusillum KZN & E Capebushes, in light shade900-1 200 mJun. to Aug.
 venosum KZN, Tvl. & E Capewarmer bush & forests Apr. to Jul.
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 tysoniiKZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeimoist or marshy grassland1 200-2 350 mDec. to Feb.
 virgineaKZN, E Cape & Transkeigrassy ledges & crevices1 500-3 100 mDec. to Jan.
NERVILIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 purpurata Gauteng & Mpumalangagrasslands 1200mNov.
 umbrosa Coastal KZN & Mpumalangaeat liner on forest floor Nov.
OBERONIABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 distichaMpumalangashady humid forests Feb. to Mar.
OECEOCLADESBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 lonchophyllaKZNdark shady forests Feb.
 mackenii KZN coastdeep shade, sandy soil Feb. to Apr.
PACHITESBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 appressaSW Capefynbos on mountain slopes450-1 000 mJan. to Feb.
 bodkiniiSW Capefynbos after fires300-800 mDec. to Jan.
PLATYLEPISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 glandulosaKZN coastseepage zones in swamp forest Sep. to Jan.
POLYSTACHYABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 albescensTvlshady patches of forest Apr. to May.
 concreta KZN & Transkeirock crevices & cooler forests Nov. to Feb.
 cultriformisKZNCool moist forests Dec. to Feb.
 fusiformis KZNcool moist forests Dec.
 ottoniana KZN, E Cape & Transkeirocks & trees in forests0-1 800 mAug. to Dec.
 pubescens KZN, E Cape & Transkeisandstone outcrops & trees Oct. to Dec.
 sandersoniiKZN, E Cape & Transkeiwarmer forests near coast Oct. to Dec.
 transvaalensis N KZN & Transkeirock crevices & cooler forests Dec. to Jan.
 zuluensis Lebombo mountainssandstone outcrops & trees Mar. to May
POLYSTACHYA Back to Quick FindGo to Top
 albescensTvlforest & woodland  Sep. to Nov.
 fusiformis Mpumalanga, Ngoishecool moist forest up to 1 800 mOct. to Nov.
 ottoniana KZN & Mpumalangaon rocks & trees 0-1 800 mAug. to Nov.
 pubescens KZN & Mpumalangaon sandstone outcrops & in trees up to 1 800 mOct. to Nov.
 transvaalensis N. KZN & Tvl.rock crevices, cooler forestsup to 1 800 mNov.
 zambesiaca Tvl. Drakensbergwarmer forests Aug. to Nov.
PTERYGODIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 acutifoliumSW Cape, Cape Peninsulaswamps & rock flushes, after fires50-1 300 mSep. to Dec.
 alatum SW Capeshort scrub30-900 mAug. to Oct.
 caffrum SW Capelow fynbos0-450 mSep. to Nov.
 catholicum SW & E Capeopen short scrub, after fires50-1 600mSep. to Dec.
 connivens **W Cape **marsh60mOct.
 cooperi KZN, E Cape & Transkeimontane forest & grassland1 500-2 800 mJan. to Mar.
 cruciferum **SW Cape **fynbos0-90 mSep. to Oct.
 hastatum KZN, NE OFSE Cape & Mpumalangagrassland1 200-2 400 mDec. to Feb.
 leucanthum KZN, E Cape & Transkeimountain grassland1 300-2 400 mJan. to Mar.
 newdigateae var. newdigateae **W Cape **   
 pentherianum W Capeclayey soil & short scrub600-1 100mSep. to Oct.
 platypetalum SW CapeRestio-ve\d after fires540 to 1 200Jul. to Oct.
 volucris W & SW Capesandy soils0-900 mSep. to Oct.
RANGAERISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 muscicolaKZN coast, Transkei coast, & Mpumalangatrees & rock faces & boulders Jan. to Mar.
SATYRIDIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 rostratumSW Capefynbos, marshes or moist slopes300-1 000mNov. to Dec.
SATYRIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 acuminatumS to E Cape fynbos, grassy slopes after fires 90-1 500 m Aug. to Jan.
 bicallosum SW Capedry to damp soil, after fires0-1 000mAug. to Sep.
 bicorneSW Capefynbos & sandveld0-1 200mSep. to Nov.
 bracteatumdry, sandy flats, marshes, peaty ledges & rock fissures0-2 000 mAug. to Jan.
 candidum SW Capemoisi sandy flats, after fires15-300 mSep. to Jan.
 carneum S & W Capedune bush and fynbos15-300 mSep. to Nov.
 coriifolium SW & E Capecoastal sands0-750 mAug. to Dec.
 cristatum var. cristatum KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeimoist grassy flats1 000-2 000 mJan. to May
 cristatum var. longilabiatumKZN, Tvl & Transkeimarshy grassland1 000-2 000 mJan.
 erectumSW & E Capedry, sandy, clay soils150-1 500 mAug. to Dec.
 foliosum SW Capeslopes, ledges – mist belt Jan. to Feb.
 hallackii ssp. hallackii **SW & SE Cape **moist & brackish soils550-600 mSep. to Feb.
 hallackii ssp. ocellatum KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeimarshes at high altitudes600-2 000 mNov. to Mar.
 humile SW & E Capefynbos in sandy soils Sep. to Dec.
 ligulatum KZN, OFS, SW, S & E Cape & Transkeicoastal scrub, pealy loam, marshy flats Sep. to Dec.
 longicauda var. jacottetianum KZN, OFS, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeigrassland in stony places600-3 000 mJan. to Mar.
 longicauda var. longicauda KZN, Mpumalanga, S & E Cape & Transkeiopen grassland1 200-2 100 mDec. to Apr.
 longicolle S & SE Capedamp 10 dry slopes, after fires3-1 000mOct. to Nov.
 lupulinum SW,S,SE & E Capecoastal flats & mountains Aug. to Dec.
 macrophyllum KZN & Transkeimoist grassy slopes & flats350-1 800 mNov. to Apr.
 membranaceum S & SE Capesandy flats, grassy hillsides100-1 600 mSep. to Dec.
 microrrhynchumKZN & E Capegrassy stony moist slopes1 600-3 300 mJan. to Feb.
 muticum **W Cape **sandy soil in coastal forelands30-150 mAug. to Nov.
 neglectum ssp. neglectum KZN, E OFS, Mpumalanga & N Transkeiupland grassland, moist slopes1 000-3 000 mJan. to Mar.
 neglectum ssp. woodiiKZN Midlands & Transkeimoist grassland300-1 500 mOct. to Dec.
 odorum SW & S Capesandy soils, rock shelters Low alt.low altitudeAug. to Nov.
 outeniquense S Capeafter fires in mountains Oct. to Dec.
 parviflorum KZN, Tvl., E OFS, SE & S Cape, Transkeimoist to dry grassland, fynbos & woodland Oct. to Dec.
 princeps S Capesandy soils in coastal scrub0-150 mSep. to Nov.
 pulchrum **W Cape **   
 pumilum SW Capemoist clay or sands450-1 200 mSep. to Dec.
 pygmaeum S & SW Capemossy rock ledges250-1 500 mOct. to Dec.
 retusum SW & SE Capeafter fires in fynbos0-1 700 mSep. to Feb.
 rhodantha / rhodanthum ** natural hybrid - Satyrium longicauda-Lindl. var. longicauda x neglectum Schltr. subsp. woodii (Schltr.) A.V.HallKZN **   
 rupestre SW & E Capedamp shaded forest soils60-1 500mOct. to Mar.
 sphaerocarpumKZN, E Cape & Transkeimoist grassy uplands, coastal sandy Hals0-2 000mOct. to Apr.
 stenopetalum ssp. brevicalcaratum SW Capemoist flats & rock flushes0-900 mSep. to Dec.
 stenopetalum ssp. stenopetalum S Capeopen stony, marshy & dry areas50-700 mSep. to Dec.
 striatumSW Capemoist flats & slopes100-800 mSep. to Oct.
 trinerve KZN, Tvl., E Cape & Transkeimarshy, black soils0-2000 mOct. to Feb.
SCHIZOCHILUSBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 angustifoliusKZN & montane grassland between stones2 200-3 000 mJan. to Feb.
 bulbinella KZN, Transkeishallow soil over rock1 500-2 500 mJan. to Feb.
 cecilii ssp. culveri Barbertonmontane grasslandabout 1 000 mDec. to Jan.
 cecilii ssp. transvaalensis Mpumalangawell drained pebbly grassland Dec. to Jan.
 crenulatus Graskopflat rock flushes1 500-1 800 mDec. to Feb.
 flexuosus KZN & Transkeidamp montane grassland1 500-2 500 mJan. to Feb.
 gerrardiiNgomemargins of rock outcrops1 200mDec. to Feb.
 lilacinus Graskoprock ledges, montane grass1 600-2 300 mDec.
 zeyheri KZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeiwet grassland0-2 000 mDec. to Feb.
SCHIZOCHILUS Back to Quick FindGo to Top
 lilacinus Graskop to Lydenbergmontane grassland1 600-2 300 mOct. to Nov.
SCHIZODIUMBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 bifidumCeres to Port Elizabethdeep sand in flat areas0-1 000mSep. to Oct.
 cornutum W Cape, Caledon to Nieuwoudtvillealluvial, flat sandy soils up to 900mJul. to Oct.
 flexuosumW Capealong streams & moist areas0-1 000mSep. to Oct.
 inflexumNieuwoudtville to Humansdorpshallow soils in rocky areas900-1 200mOct. to Nov.
 longipetalum ** W Cape **dry, gravelly soils 100-600 m Aug. to Sep.
 obliquum ssp. clavigerumW Cape, Bredasdorp to Ceresshallow soils over sandstone0-600 mJun. to Sep.
 obliquum ssp. obliquumCape peninsuladamp to wet deep sand0-300 mAug. to Sep.
STENOGLOTTISBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 fimbriataKZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeiforests and bush on rocks0-1 800 mJan. to Mar.
 longifolia KZNon rocks Mar. to May
 woodii KZN & Transkeirocky situations Jan. to Apr.
TRIDACTYLEBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 bicaudataKZN, Tvl., S & E Cape, Transkeidrier forests, rocks & trees Oct. to Feb.
 gentiliiKZN, Kosi Bay riverine bush, relict forest trees Feb. to Apr.
 tricuspisKZN, Mpumalanga, E Cape & Transkeihigh in cooler forests0-1 800 mApr. to May.
 tridentata KZN, E Cape & Transkeiforest or scrub, high in trees, sandstone outcrops Nov. to Mar.
VANILLABack to Quick FindGo to Top
 roscheri **KZN **   
YPSILOPUSBack to Quick FindGo to Top
 longifolius ssp. erectusKZN & Transkeirocks and trees in forested gorgi Apr. to May.
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 africana **KZNmarshy, sandy places0-1 800 mAug
 

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