Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
triloba
ID:
945250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 351 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944588



Common Names

  • Disa Triloba
  • Triloba Disa
  • Three-Lobed Disa


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Description

Disa triloba (also called Three-lobed Disa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South Africa. It is a terrestrial plant with a single basal leaf and a single flower. It grows in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Disa triloba 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 triloba has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa triloba 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 triloba

Disa triloba 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-62997: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.