Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sagittalis
ID:
945209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 212 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944547



Common Names

  • Disa Sagittalis
  • Sagittalis Disa
  • Sagittale Disa


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Uses & Benefits

Disa sagittalis 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 sagittalis 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 sagittalis 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 sagittalis

Disa sagittalis 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-62959: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.