Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
945153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 170 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944491



Common Names

  • Disa Oreophila
  • Oreophila Disa
  • Oreophila' Disa


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Description

Disa oreophila (also called Mountain-loving 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 oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Disa oreophila sub. oreophila
Disa oreophila sub. erecta H.P.Linder

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa oreophila has yellow flowers with a long spur and a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa oreophila 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 oreophila

Disa oreophila 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-62905: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.