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Disa cornuta is a cool growing Disa found in the grasslands of Southern Africa.
Description[]
Disa cornuta in its habitat
Disa cornuta blooms in the spring. Flowers have purple sepals and white petals and are about 2 cm wide. Plant is usually found in partial to full sun. The plant can grow around 180cm tall.
Distribution[]
The plant is found growing near rivers, in rocky and sandy terrain of grasslands from Zimbabwe to South Africa. The plant is found scattered in grasslands from elevations of 150m - 1000m
Culture[]
Disa cornuta plate
Disa cornuta should be grown in partial shade and in cool temperatures. The plant is deciduous and should be watered regularly. Use a well drain medium with pH around 6-7.5. Plant can be divided through rhizomes and tubers.
Naming[]
Common Name:Horned Disa
Synonyms[]
- Disa macrantha Sw., Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 21: 210 (1800).
- Disa aemula Bolus, J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 69 (1885).
- Disa cornuta var. aemula (Bolus) Kraenzl., Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 768 (1900).