Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
945076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 348 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944414



Common Names

  • Disa Incarnata
  • Incarnata Disa
  • Incarnata' Disa


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Description

Disa incarnata (also called Incarnate 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 incarnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa incarnata has bright yellow flowers with a long spur and a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa incarnata 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 incarnata

Disa incarnata 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62834: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.