Disa montana
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| Disa montana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Disa |
| Species: | D. montana |
| Binomial name | |
| Disa montana Sond. | |
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Disa montana, commonly known as the montane disa, is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Disa.[1] The plant is endemic to the Eastern Cape and occurs from Ramatseliso's Gate to Elliot at altitudes of 1600-2400 m. The plant has lost habitat to plantations, overgrazing, excessive fires and erosion.[2]