Disa schizodioides
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| Disa schizodioides | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Disa |
| Species: | D. schizodioides |
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| Disa schizodioides Sond. | |
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Disa schizodioides 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 in the Langeberg, Touwsberg, Rooiberg, Swartberg, Outeniqua Mountains and Kouga Mountains. It prefers moist, rocky crevices at altitudes of 1000-2000 m. There are seven subpopulations and the species has no threats. The plant is considered rare.[2]
