Disa ochrostachya
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Golden candle disa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa ochrostachya is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The species occurs in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Description
An orchid. It grows 25 - 80 cm tall. The flowering stems have sword shaped leaves that sheath the stem. The flowering spike is long and slender. The flowers are yellow with orange marks. They are 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
References (2)
- Hamisy, W. C., 2007, Development of Conservation Strategies for the Wild Edible Orchid in Tanzania. National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Arusha, Tanzania. p 12
- Mapunda, L. N. D., Edible Orchids in Makete district, the Southern Highlands of Tanzania: Swedish Biodiversity Centre. CBM Master's Thesis.
