Disa satyriopsis

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It is a herb that grows in soil. The leafy stems are 15 cm long with 2-3 narrow leaves 20 cm long by 4 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 10-30 cm long with up to 150 flowers in a dense group. The flowers are 1 cm across and orange to red with darker markings.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sumbawanga

Synonyms

Disa ochrostachya var. latipetala G. Will.;