Disa albomagentea (Orchidaceae), a new species from the Hottentots Holland Mountains in the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa |
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| Authors: | E.G.H. Oliver W.R. LiltvedB. Bytebier |
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| Affiliation: | a Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africab Compton Herbarium, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X7, Claremont 7735, South Africac Bews Herbarium, School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | A new orchid, Disa albomagentea, is described from the Hottentots Holland Mountains in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is an obligately fire-dependent species closely related to Disa obtusa (sect. Disella), from which it can be easily distinguished by the larger flowers, i.e. galea 7-9 mm long versus 4-7 mm long, which are patent and bicoloured, i.e. magenta, white and not spotted versus purple brown, white to cream to greenish, and variously purple spotted. It appears to be endemic to seeps and marshes on the high peaks. |
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| Keywords: | Cape Flora Disa New species Orchidaceae Section Disella Western Cape Province |
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