Status:
valid
Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Killmann, Delep. & Lebel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Orchidee, Taxon. Mitt. 1(1): 4. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344531
Description
Disperis stefan-jetteri (also called Stefan-Jetter's Disperis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to South Africa. It has green foliage and white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Disperis stefan-jetteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disperis stefan-jetteri has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and black in color. Its seedlings have ovate to elliptic shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disperis stefan-jetteri is a terrestrial orchid found in the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Disperis stefan-jetteri
Disperis stefan-jetteri can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France, Italy, and Spain.
Disperis stefan-jetteri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Disperis stefan-jetteri?
Disperis stefan-jetteri is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the preferred soil conditions for Disperis stefan-jetteri?
Disperis stefan-jetteri prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Disperis stefan-jetteri?
Disperis stefan-jetteri prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
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.