Disa schizodioides

Disa schizodioides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
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. 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.

References

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