Disa aurata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurata
ID:
944947
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) L.T.Parker & Koop.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Biochem. Syst. Ecol. 21: 807 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944285
Common Names
- Disa aurata
- Golden Disa
- Aurata Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa aurata (also called Disa aurata, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Disa aurata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disa aurata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa aurata is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in separate pots.
Where to Find Disa aurata
Disa aurata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Species in the Disa genus
Disa facula, Disa remota, Disa vigilans, Disa linderiana, Disa vogelpoelii, Disa procera, Disa albomagentea, Disa aconitoides, Disa aemula, Disa aequiloba, Disa alinae, Disa alticola, Disa amoena, Disa andringitrana, Disa aperta, Disa arida, Disa aristata, Disa atricapilla, Disa atrorubens, Disa aurata, Disa barbata, Disa basutorum, Disa baurii, Disa begleyi, Disa bifida, Disa biflora, Disa bivalvata, Disa bodkinii, Disa bolusiana, Disa borbonica, Disa brachyceras, Disa bracteata, Disa brendae, Disa brevicornis, Disa brevipetala, Disa buchenaviana, Disa caffra, Disa cardinalis, Disa caulescens, Disa cedarbergensis, Disa celata, Disa cephalotes, Disa cernua, Disa chimanimaniensis, Disa chrysostachya, Disa clavicornis, Disa cochlearis, Disa comosa, Disa conferta, Disa cooperi,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62716: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Harold Koopowitz (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koop.' in the authors string.
Linda T. Parker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Parker' in the authors string.