Disperis bolusiana subsp. macrocorys (Rolfe) J.C.Manning, S. African J. Bot. 56: 494 (1990).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Disperis macrocorys Rolfe in W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap. 5(3): 306 (1913)
Description:
Differs from the typical subspecies in the deeper hood and in the pale yellow flowers.
Habitat:
Essentially a montane subspecies, only found at around 900-1000 m.
Distribution:
Western Cape.
References:
Linder, H.P. and Kurzweil, H. 1999. Orchids of southern Africa. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.; Manning, J.C. 1990. Taxonomic notes on Disperis (Orchidaceae) in South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 56(4):493-496.; A synopsis of the genus Disperis Sw.(Orchidaceae) by Hubert KURZWEIL and John C.MANNING ADANSONIA, sér. 3 • 2005• 27 (2):155-207
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