Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chimanimaniensis
ID:
944989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.P.Linder) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Orchids S. Africa : 470 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944327



Common Names

  • Disa chimanimaniensis
  • Chimanimaniensis Disa
  • Chimanimani Disa


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Description

Disa chimanimaniensis (also called Chimanimani 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 white and are borne in a dense spike. It grows in moist mountain grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Disa chimanimaniensis 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 chimanimaniensis 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 chimanimaniensis 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 chimanimaniensis

Disa chimanimaniensis is found in Zimbabwe, in the Chimanimani Mountains.

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-62754: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.