Cochemiea dioica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Brandegee) Doweld
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
in Sukkulenty 3: 39. 2000.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613656
Common Names
- Cochemiea Dioica
- Two-House Cochemiea
- Two-Home Cochemiea
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- Chilita dioica (K.Brandegee) Buxb. [unknown]
- Chilita fordii Orcutt [unknown]
- Ebnerella dioica (K.Brandegee) Buxb. [unknown]
- Mammillaria dioica dioica [unknown]
- Neomammillaria dioica (K.Brandegee) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Mammillaria fordii Orcutt [unknown]
- Mammillaria dioica K.Brandegee [unknown]
- Mammillaria incerta Parish [unknown]
- Mammillaria dioica incerta (Parish) Munz [unknown]
- Mammillaria dioica dioica [unknown]
- Mammillaria goodrichii Engelm. [unknown]
- Mammillaria dioica incerta (Parish) Neutel. [unknown]
Description
Cochemiea dioica (also called Two-leaved Cochemiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family, Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wet, sandy soils near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.
Uses & Benefits
Cochemiea dioica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cochemiea dioica has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cochemiea dioica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cochemiea dioica
Cochemiea dioica can be found in South Africa.
Cochemiea dioica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochemiea dioica?
Cochemiea dioica
What is the common name of Cochemiea dioica?
Two-flowered Cochemiea
What is the habitat of Cochemiea dioica?
It is found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States
Species in the Cochemiea genus
Cochemiea barbata, Cochemiea capensis, Cochemiea dioica, Cochemiea grahamii, Cochemiea halei, Cochemiea maritima, Cochemiea phitauiana, Cochemiea pondii, Cochemiea poselgeri, Cochemiea saboae, Cochemiea setispina, Cochemiea sheldonii, Cochemiea swinglei, Cochemiea theresae, Cochemiea wrightii, Cochemiea albicans, Cochemiea angelensis, Cochemiea armillata, Cochemiea blossfeldiana, Cochemiea boolii, Cochemiea bullardiana, Cochemiea cerralboa, Cochemiea conoidea, Cochemiea estebanensis, Cochemiea fraileana, Cochemiea goodridgei, Cochemiea guelzowiana, Cochemiea hutchisoniana, Cochemiea insularis, Cochemiea macdougallii, Cochemiea mainiae, Cochemiea multidigitata, Cochemiea palmeri, Cochemiea schumannii, Cochemiea tetrancistra, Cochemiea thomasii, Cochemiea thornberi, Cochemiea viridiflora, Cochemiea mazatlanensis,
Species in the Cactaceae family
Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,
References
Mary Katharine Brandegee (1844-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Brandegee' in the authors string.
Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.
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