Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cedarbergensis
ID:
944981

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 54: 497 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944319



Common Names

  • Disa cedarbergensis
  • Cedarberg Disa
  • Cedarbergensis Disa


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Description

Disa cedarbergensis (also called Cedarberg Disa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It has a single, erect, slender stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are linear-lanceolate and grow up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and are borne in a dense spike. It grows in moist mountain grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Disa cedarbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disa cedarbergensis is a bright yellow color with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa cedarbergensis is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil, and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Disa cedarbergensis

Disa cedarbergensis is found in South Africa, mainly in the Western Cape province.

Species in the Disa genus

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-62747: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.