Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
945197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 73 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944535



Common Names

  • Disa Reticulata
  • Reticulate Disa
  • Reticulata Disa


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Description

Disa reticulata (also called Reticulate Disa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Disa reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa reticulata has a bright yellow flower with a long spur. The seed is small and round with a black seed coat. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa reticulata 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 reticulata

Disa reticulata can be found in the Eastern 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-62946: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.