Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
woodii
ID:
945283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 10: 247 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944621



Common Names

  • Disa Woodii
  • Woodii Disa
  • Wood's Disa


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Description

Disa woodii (also called Wood'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 woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disa woodii has bright yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disa woodii 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 woodii

Disa woodii 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-63025: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.