Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
danieleae
ID:
945010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geerinck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52: 142 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944348



Common Names

  • Disa danieleae
  • Danieleae Disa
  • Daniel's Disa


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Description

Disa danieleae (also called Daniele's 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 danieleae is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disa danieleae 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 danieleae is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Disa danieleae

Disa danieleae 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,

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