Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl. ex Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 699 1826
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944397
Common Names
- Disa graminifolia
- Graminifolia Disa
- Graminifolia Disa Plant
Description
Disa graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Disa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to South Africa. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist grasslands, and has long, narrow leaves and bright pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Disa graminifolia 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 graminifolia has yellow to orange flowers with a yellowish center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disa graminifolia 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 graminifolia
Disa graminifolia 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,