Disa neglecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
945129
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 100 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944467
Common Names
- Disa Neglecta
- Neglecta Disa
- Neglecta' Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa neglecta (also called Neglected 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 neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disa neglecta 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 neglecta 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 neglecta
Disa neglecta 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-62883: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.