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Disa longifolia

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Disa longifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Disa
Species:
D. longifolia
Binomial name
Disa longifolia
Lindl.

Disa longifolia 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 Piketberg to the Hex River Mountains and Caledon. There are currently five subpopulations and the species has lost habitat to crop cultivation and dam construction. The plant is currently threatened by invasive plants and further dam construction.[2]

References

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  1. "Disa longifolia Lindl". REDLIST Sanbi.
  2. "Disa longifolia Lindl". Plants of the World Online.
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