Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
multifida
ID:
945126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 353 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944464



Common Names

  • Disa Multifida
  • Multifida Disa
  • Multifida' Disa


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Description

Disa multifida (also called Many-lobed 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 Western Cape of South Africa and is found in moist, grassy areas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Disa multifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disa multifida 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 multifida is a species of orchid found in South Africa. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Disa multifida

Disa multifida 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62880: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.