Species:
natascha-oppeltiae
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Killmann, Delep. & J.-P.Lebel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 63: 277 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340047
Common Names
- Disperis Natascha-oppeltiae
- Natascha-oppeltiae Disperis
- Natascha-oppeltiae
Description
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae (also called Disperis natascha-oppeltiae, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae is an orchid that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Disperis natascha-oppeltiae
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disperis natascha-oppeltiae?
Disperis natascha-oppeltiae
What is the common name of Disperis natascha-oppeltiae?
Natascha's Disperis
Where is Disperis natascha-oppeltiae native to?
Tanzania
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,
References
Gilbert Delepierre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delep.' in the authors string.