Disa purpurascens
Also known as: Herschelia purpurascens (Bolus) Kraenzl. +1 more
- Herschelia purpurascens (Bolus) Kraenzl.
- Herschelianthe purpurascens (Bolus) Rauschert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Disa purpurascens is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to 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