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Disa cochlearis

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Disa cochlearis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. cochlearis
Binomial name
Disa cochlearis
S.D.Johnson & Liltved
Synonyms
  • Amphigena cochlearis (S.D.Johnson & Liltved) Szlach.

Disa cochlearis is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa and is part of the fynbos.[1] The plant is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs on the Elandsberg, southeast of Laingsburg, where it grows on the south-facing slopes. There is only one population. The plant has no threats and the plant is considered rare.[2]

References

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  1. "Disa cochlearis S.D.Johnson & Liltved". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. "Disa cochlearis S.D.Johnson & Liltved". Plants of the World Online.