Disa schizodioides

Disa schizodioides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. schizodioides
Binomial name
Disa schizodioides
Sond.
Synonyms
  • Orthopenthea schizodioides (Sond.) Rolfe

Disa schizodioides is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos.[1] The plant is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Langeberg, Touwsberg, Rooiberg, Swartberg, Outeniqua Mountains and Kouga Mountains. It prefers moist, rocky crevices at altitudes of 1000-2000 m. There are seven subpopulations and the species has no threats. The plant is considered rare.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Disa schizodioides Sond". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. ↑ "Disa schizodioides Sond". Plants of the World Online.
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