Satyrium coriifolium is a species of orchid endemic to the Cape Provinces.[2] It is commonly known as the orange satyre or Ewwa-trewwa in Afrikaans.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Satyrium |
| Species: | S. coriifolium
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Description
editSatyrium 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.[2]
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Distribution
editSatyrium coriifolium is found in the Cape Floristic Region of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.[1]
Ecology
editIts bright flowers attract sunbirds, which feed on the nectar and pollinate the flowers.[2]
Conservation status
editSatyrium coriifolium is classified as Least Concern.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ a b c "Satyrium coriifolium | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
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