Disa ukingensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa ukingensis is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The plant is native to Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
Description
A tropical orchid in the family Orchidaceae with 7-15 flowers arranged in a dense group. The tubers are edible.
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Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
References (1)
- Lalika, M. C. S., et al, 2013, Domestication Potential and Nutrient Composition of Wild Orchids from Two Southern Regions in Tanzania. Time Journals of Biological Sciences and Technology Vol. 1(1) 1-11 August 2013
