Disa aurata (Bolus) L.T.Parker & Koop.

Species

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Characteristics

Very similar to Disa tripetaloides and previously included in this species, but differing by the yellow flowers with the lateral sepals 14-16 mm long and the spurs 0.5-2.5 mm long.
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Like D. tripetaloides but flowers yellow, lateral sepals 14-16 mm long and spurs 0.5-2.5 mm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Soil texture 5-6
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Images

Disa aurata unspecified picture

Distribution

Disa aurata world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974484-1
WFO ID wfo-0000944285
COL ID 36RX7
BDTFX ID -
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Synonyms

Disa aurata Disa tripetaloides subsp. aurata Disa tripetaloides var. aurata