Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
945059

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


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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.

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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

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:630127-1: Based on the initial data import