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Disa patula
transvaalensis
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Slopes of Mt Rukotso, Nyanga
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Slopes of Mt Rukotso, Nyanga
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Slopes of Mt Rukotso, Nyanga
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| Synonyms: |
Disa gerrardii Rolfe |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Fairly robust terrestrial herb, up to 60 cm. Leaves along the stem, longest near the base, sheathing higher up. Inflorescence fairly open, flowers borne horizontally; bracts slightly longer than the ovaries. Flowers pink to mauve with purple spots on the inside of the petals. Lip linear, up to 9 mm long, slightly widened near the apex. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | patula: spreading, extended; possibly referring to the lateral sepals that extend forward and outwards |
| Habitat: | Montane grassland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 2400 m |
| Flowering time: | Jan - Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe, South Africa and Eswatini |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form(s): | Terrestrial. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 22. Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 104 - 105. (Includes a picture). Fibeck, W. & Dare, M. (1993). Terrestrial Orchids in Zimbabwe. Excelsa 16 Page 56. Grosvenor, R.K. (1976). A list of orchids indigenous in Rhodesia. Excelsa 6 Page 80. La Croix, I. & Cribb, P.J. (1995). Orchidaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 11(1) Page 186. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 95. McMurtry, D., Grobler, L., Grobler, J. & Burns, S. (2008). Field Guide to the ORCHIDS of Northern South Africa and Swaziland Umdaus Press, PO Box 11059 Hatfield 0028 South Africa Pages 226 - 227. (Includes a picture). Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 84. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Disa patulaAfrican Plant Database: Disa patula
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Disa patula
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Disa patula
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Disa patula
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iNaturalist: Disa patula
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Disa patula
JSTOR Plant Science: Disa patula
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Disa patula
Plants of the World Online: Disa patula
Tropicos: Disa patula
Wikipedia: Disa patula
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