Disa remota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remota
ID:
809143
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 72: 627 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808477
Common Names
- Remote Disa
- Remote Disa
- Remote Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa remota (also called Remote Disa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Disa remota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disa remota has small, white and yellow flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa remota is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation from division is the most reliable method of propagation. Divide the plant in the spring or summer and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions moist and in a warm, bright location until they have established.
Where to Find Disa remota
Disa remota is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Disa remota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disa remota?
Disa remota
What is the common name of Disa remota?
Remote Disa
What is the natural habitat of Disa remota?
Tropical rainforests
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-346711: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.