Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
945202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 350 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944540



Common Names

  • Disa Rosea
  • Rose Disa
  • Rosa Disa


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Uses & Benefits

Disa rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa rosea has a bright pink 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 rosea 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 rosea

Disa rosea 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-62952: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.