Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
introrsa
ID:
945079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurzweil, Liltved & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17: 353 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944417



Common Names

  • Disa Introrsa
  • Introrsa Disa
  • Introrsa' Disa


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa introrsa has 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 introrsa 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 introrsa

Disa introrsa 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-62837: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.
William Rune Liltved (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liltved' in the authors string.