Disa zombica

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It has sterile and fertile shoots. The fertile shoots are 60 cm long and the flowering shoots are 9-16 cm long. There are 10-25 flowers. The bracts overlap the flowers. The petals are red to purple.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain grassland between 1,300-2,350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Suheng'enyule

Synonyms

Disa nyassana Schltr.;