Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
egregia
ID:
945397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 464 (1951 publ. 1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944735



Common Names

  • Disperis Egregia
  • Egregia Disperis
  • African Disperis


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Description

Disperis egregia (also called elegant disperis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South Africa. It has a single, erect, green leaf that is lanceolate in shape. The inflorescence is a single-flowered raceme. It is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Disperis egregia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disperis egregia has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disperis egregia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Disperis egregia

Disperis egregia is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Species in the Disperis genus

Disperis bathiei, Disperis bosseri, Disperis ciliata, Disperis falcatipetala, Disperis lanceolata, Disperis masoalensis, Disperis monophylla, Disperis fayi, Disperis szolc-rogozinskiana, Disperis reklieberae, Disperis ankarensis, Disperis anthoceros, Disperis aphylla, Disperis bifida, Disperis bodkinii, Disperis bolusiana, Disperis breviloba, Disperis capensis, Disperis cardiophora, Disperis circumflexa, Disperis concinna, Disperis cooperi, Disperis cordata, Disperis crassicaulis, Disperis cucullata, Disperis decipiens, Disperis dicerochila, Disperis discifera, Disperis disiformis, Disperis egregia, Disperis elaphoceras, Disperis erucifera, Disperis fanniniae, Disperis galerita, Disperis hildebrandtii, Disperis humblotii, Disperis johnstonii, Disperis kamerunensis, Disperis katangensis, Disperis kerstenii, Disperis kilimanjarica, Disperis lanceana, Disperis latigaleata, Disperis leuconeura, Disperis lindleyana, Disperis macowanii, Disperis majungensis, Disperis meirax, Disperis micrantha, Disperis mildbraedii,

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,

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