Disa staerkeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staerkeriana
ID:
1329449
Status:
valid
Authors:
McMurtry & Bytebier
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 203: 192 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341903
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa staerkeriana (also called Staerker's Disa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect stem and alternate leaves. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Disa staerkeriana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disa staerkeriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa staerkeriana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one root and one shoot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Disa staerkeriana
Disa staerkeriana is native to South Africa.
Disa staerkeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disa staerkeriana?
Disa staerkeriana
What is the family of Disa staerkeriana?
Orchidaceae
Where is Disa staerkeriana found?
Brazil
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
Douglas McMurtry (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McMurtry' in the authors string.
Benny Bytebier (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bytebier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145967-1: Based on the initial data import