Disa marlothii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marlothii
ID:
945115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Trans. S. African Philos. Soc. 16: 148 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944453
Common Names
- Disa Marlothii
- Marlothii Disa
- Marlothii' Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa marlothii (also called Marloth's Disa, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single, tall, unbranched stem. It is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is found in moist, grassy areas and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Disa marlothii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disa marlothii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa marlothii 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 marlothii
Disa marlothii can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62870: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.