Disa walleri

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. The leafy shoots are 14 cm tall. There are 1-4 leaves. The flowering shoots are 60-100 cm tall. The flowers are mauve to purple.

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

Synonyms

Disa zombaensis Rendle; and others