Disa montana

Disa montana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. montana
Binomial name
Disa montana
Sond.
Synonyms
  • Disa poikilantha Kraenzl.

Disa montana, commonly known as the montane disa, is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape and occurs from Ramatseliso's Gate to Elliot at altitudes of 1600-2400 m. The plant has lost habitat to plantations, overgrazing, excessive fires and erosion.

References

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