Disa macrostachya

Disa macrostachya
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. macrostachya
Binomial name
Disa macrostachya
(Lindl.) Bolus
Synonyms
  • Monadenia macrostachya Lindl.

Disa macrostachya is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Northern Cape and occurs in the Namaqualand on the Kamiesberge on the northern slopes. The plant has an area of occurrence of 11 km2. There are three subpopulations of which two consist of approximately 50 plants and the third of 100 plants. The plant is threatened by overgrazing and trampling.[2]

References

  • Media related to Disa macrostachya at Wikimedia Commons
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