Disa walleri
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa walleri is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The plant is native to Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Description
An orchid. The leafy shoots are 14 cm tall. There are 1-4 leaves. The flowering shoots are 60-100 cm tall. The flowers are mauve to purple.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Disa zombaensis Rendleand others
References (1)
- Nyomora, A. M. S., 2005, Distribution and Abundance of the Edible Orchids of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Tanz. J. Sci. Vol 31(1) p 47
