Disa facula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
facula
ID:
397860
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb, C.Herrm. & Sebsebe
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17: 180 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397192
Common Names
- Disa Facula
- Facula Disa
- Facula Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa facula (also called Facula Disa, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, fragrant white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Disa facula has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disa facula has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa facula is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Disa facula
Disa facula is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Disa facula FAQ
What is the common name of Disa facula?
Fiery Disa
What is the growth rate of Disa facula?
Slow
What is the soil type of Disa facula?
Well-drained soil
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-241247: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Sebsebe Demissew (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebsebe' in the authors string.
Christoff Herrmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Herrm.' in the authors string.