Satyrium neglectum

The pink candle orchid, as Satyrium neglectum is locally known, grows in the Drakensberg and more widespread in moist spots of summer rainfall grassland.

The distribution ranges from the KwaZulu-Natal south coast and northwards to Tanzania and Malawi. A large number of pale to dark pink flowers form the inflorescence. There is mention of a less common yellow flowering variety (Manning, 2009; www.pacificbulbsociety.org).