Disa welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
945276
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 181 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944614
Common Names
- Disa Welwitschii
- Welwitschii Disa
- Welwitsch's Disa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disa welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's 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 welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Disa welwitschii sub. occultans (Schltr.) H.P.LinderDisa welwitschii sub. welwitschii
Disa welwitschii var. welwitschii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disa welwitschii is a bright red and yellow colour. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a bright green colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disa welwitschii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.
Where to Find Disa welwitschii
Disa welwitschii 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-63019: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.