Disa similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
945223
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 552 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944561
Common Names
- Disa Similis
- Similis Disa
- Simile Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa similis (also called Similar Disa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and rocky areas, and has a stem of up to 40 cm in height. The flowers are white, pink, or purple, and have a yellow or orange lip.
Uses & Benefits
Disa similis 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 similis 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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Disa similis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Disa similis
Disa similis can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.
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-62971: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.