Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
945111

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 407 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944449



Common Names

  • Disa Maculata
  • Maculata Disa
  • Maculata' Disa


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disa maculata is a deep red color and has a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa maculata is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Disa maculata

Disa maculata can be found in the Western Cape, 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,

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