Disa bivalvata
Also known as: Disa melaleuca (Thunb.) Sw. +4 more
- Disa melaleuca (Thunb.) Sw.
- Ophrys bivalvata L.f.
- Orthopenthea bivalvata (L.f.) Rolfe
- Penthea melaleuca (Thunb.) Lindl.
- Serapias melaleuca Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Africa, Disa bivalvata is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces