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Disa purpurascens is a disa species found in Africa.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the fall with up to seven flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found in sandy coastline of south western Cape province, South Africa from 0 to 100 meters in elevation.
Culture[]
Grow plants in cool areas with medium amounts of light. Plants require a dormant rest in the summer.
Naming[]
Common Name: The purple Disa
Synonyms[]
- Herschelia purpurascens (Bolus) Kraenzl., Orchid. Gen. Sp. 1: 803 (1900).
- Herschelianthe purpurascens (Bolus) Rauschert, Feddes Repert. 94: 435 (1983).