Disa flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
945042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 212 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944380
Common Names
- Disa flexuosa
- Flexuosa Disa
- Flexuosa Disa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa flexuosa (also called Flexuous Disa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Disa flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disa flexuosa has yellow to orange flowers with a yellowish center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Disa flexuosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Disa flexuosa
Disa flexuosa can be found in the dry forests of South Africa.
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-62801: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.