Bolusiella maudiae (Bolus) Schltr
A rarely seen epiphytic gem
By Craig M Gibbon
Introduction
Bolusiella is a small genus of Angraecoid orchids that consist of approximately six species which are found over much of Sub Saharan Africa. Â Bolusiella have also been found on the Comoro Islands. Bolusiella maudiae is the only species in the genus that occurs in South Africa.
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From a fellow South African living in Ireland – thanks Craig for this introduction to the world of Bolusiella maudiae. My aunty lived in Nyoni, not too far from Eshowe, and we spent many a holiday rambling around her farm, it was a tropical paradise complete with giant land snails and jade vines. I wish now that I had been looking out for this diminutive beauty!
Hi Philippa, What a small world! I know the area well.
Very informative and so good to see images of them in their natural habitat.
Thank you David.
Great Article Craig and very informative.
Thank you Sean.