Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
desciscens
ID:
946180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 37 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945518

Common Names

  • Desciscens Dragonmouth
  • Desciscens Dragon's Mouth
  • Desciscens Dragonmouth Mint

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Description

Dracontioides desciscens (also called Descending Dragonhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dracontioides desciscens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white-yellow flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracontioides desciscens has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracontioides desciscens can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dracontioides desciscens

Dracontioides desciscens can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

Species in the Dracontioides genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:83941-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.