Species Disa attenuata
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There aren’t any identifications of Disa attenuata.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Disa:
Origin obscure. Börge Pettison believes the plant was named after Queen Disa who occurs in a Swedish legendary saga. The author, Peter Jonas Bergius, was a Swedish botanist.
Etymology of attenuata:
From the Latin attenuatus = to 'lessen', 'shrink' or 'diminish in size'; generally referring to a narrowing leaf tip or organ
Scientific name:
Disa attenuata Lindl.
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Long etymology:
Protologue:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 351 (1838)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1838
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Disa attenuata.