Disa bracteata
Also known as: Disa micrantha (Lindl.) Bolus +5 more
- Disa micrantha (Lindl.) Bolus
- Disa praetermissa Schltr.
- Monadenia australiensis Rupp
- Monadenia bracteata (Sw.) T.Durand & Schinz
- Monadenia micrantha Lindl.
- Monadenia praetermissa Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Disa bracteata is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia