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Disa esterhuyseniae

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Disa esterhuyseniae
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. esterhuyseniae
Binomial name
Disa esterhuyseniae
Schelpe ex H.P.Linder
Synonyms
  • Amphigena esterhuyseniae (Schelpe ex H.P.Linder) Szlach.

Disa esterhuyseniae, commonly known as Esterhuysen's disa, 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 from Franschhoek to the Cederberg. The plant is considered rare.[2]

References

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  1. "Disa esterhuyseniae Schelpe ex H.P.Linder". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. "Disa esterhuyseniae Schelpe ex H.P.Linder". Plants of the World Online.