Disa satyriopsis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDisa satyriopsis is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa. The plant is native to Burundi, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.
Description
An orchid. It is a herb that grows in soil. The leafy stems are 15 cm long with 2-3 narrow leaves 20 cm long by 4 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 10-30 cm long with up to 150 flowers in a dense group. The flowers are 1 cm across and orange to red with darker markings.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Sumbawanga
References (1)
- Veldman, S., et al, 2018, Trade in Zambian Edible Orchids—DNA Barcoding Reveals the Use of Unexpected Orchid Taxa for Chikanda. Genes 2018, 9, 595
