Disa cochlearis

Disa cochlearis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. cochlearis
Binomial name
Disa cochlearis
S.D.Johnson & Liltved
Synonyms
  • Amphigena cochlearis (S.D.Johnson & Liltved) Szlach.

Disa cochlearis is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos. The plant is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs on the Elandsberg, southeast of Laingsburg, where it grows on the south-facing slopes. There is only one population. The plant has no threats and the plant is considered rare.

References

  1. ↑ "Disa cochlearis S.D.Johnson & Liltved". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. ↑ "Disa cochlearis S.D.Johnson & Liltved". Plants of the World Online.