Botanical name
Disa inflexaFamily
OrchidaceaeSynonym (old name)
Schizodium inflexumDescription
Slender orchid up to 35cm. Basal leaves spear-shaped; cauline leaves usually sheathing the stem. Inflorescence 1-7 flowered; flowers pink, petal apex darker pink, lip blade with darker pink to purple blotches; spur straight 5-8mm long.
Habitat
On shallow soils above 300m, generally from 700-1700m
Flower Date
September to November, stimulated by fire