Rangaeris muscicola (Rchb. fil.) Summerh.

muscicola: moss-loving, referring to the preference of this species for moss-covered trees and rocks

Robust epiphytic or lithophytic (see photos) herb. Leaves linear, forming a fan on a very short stem. Up to four inflorescences arise from the lower leaf axils, each with up to 15 flowers. The pure white flowers turn apricot-orange with age (see photos). They are about 13 mm across with a long cream coloured spur, up to 8 cm.

Locally common

Widespread in tropical and S Africa