Disa klugei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klugei
ID:
1326188
Status:
valid
Authors:
McMurtry
Source:
ipni
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Field Guide Orchids N. S. Afr. Swaziland : 465 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338642
Common Names
- Disa klugei
- Klugei Disa
- Kluge's Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa klugei (also called Kluge's Disa, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South Africa. It has a single, erect, fleshy leaf and a single, erect inflorescence with up to 10 flowers. The flowers are yellowish-green with purple veins and have a pleasant scent. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 900-1200m.
Uses & Benefits
Disa klugei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disa klugei is yellow and has a lip with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa klugei is an orchid native to South Africa. It prefers bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided in the spring and replanted in a well-draining potting medium.
Where to Find Disa klugei
Disa klugei is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and savannas.
Disa klugei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disa klugei?
Disa klugei
What is the natural habitat of Disa klugei?
It is found in tropical rainforests.
What are the flowering times of Disa klugei?
It typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
Douglas McMurtry (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McMurtry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137371-1: Based on the initial data import