Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pillansii
ID:
945175

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 32 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944513



Common Names

  • Disa pillansii
  • Pillansii Disa
  • Pillansii Disa Plant


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Description

Disa pillansii (also called Pillans' 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 pillansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa pillansii 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 pillansii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Disa pillansii

Disa pillansii 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-62926: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.