Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
387461

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Linden & Rodigas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 39: 81 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386793

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra angustifolia
  • Blue Ginger
  • Blue-eyed Grass

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Description

Dichorisandra angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Blue Ginger, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has blue to purple flowers and grows in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dichorisandra angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichorisandra angustifolia has small, white flowers with five petals that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Dichorisandra angustifolia

Dichorisandra angustifolia can be found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Dichorisandra angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra angustifolia?

Dichorisandra angustifolia

What is the common name of Dichorisandra angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Wandering Jew

What is the growth habit of Dichorisandra angustifolia?

It is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant with a spreading habit.

Species in the Dichorisandra genus

Dichorisandra acaulis, Dichorisandra alba, Dichorisandra albomarginata, Dichorisandra amabilis, Dichorisandra angustifolia, Dichorisandra begoniifolia, Dichorisandra bonitana, Dichorisandra densiflora, Dichorisandra diederichsanae, Dichorisandra fluminensis, Dichorisandra gaudichaudiana, Dichorisandra glaziovii, Dichorisandra hexandra, Dichorisandra hirtella, Dichorisandra incurva, Dichorisandra interrupta, Dichorisandra leucophthalmos, Dichorisandra micans, Dichorisandra mosaica, Dichorisandra neglecta, Dichorisandra oxypetala, Dichorisandra penduliflora, Dichorisandra perforans, Dichorisandra picta, Dichorisandra procera, Dichorisandra puberula, Dichorisandra pubescens, Dichorisandra radicalis, Dichorisandra reginae, Dichorisandra saundersii, Dichorisandra tejucensis, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, Dichorisandra ulei, Dichorisandra villosula, Dichorisandra paranaensis, Dichorisandra jardimii, Dichorisandra leonii, Dichorisandra leucosepala, Dichorisandra marantoides, Dichorisandra nana, Dichorisandra nutabilis, Dichorisandra odorata, Dichorisandra ordinatiflora, Dichorisandra rupicola, Dichorisandra sagittata, Dichorisandra saxatilis, Dichorisandra subtilis, Dichorisandra velutina, Dichorisandra bahiensis, Dichorisandra conglomerata,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239377: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Linden (1853-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Linden' in the authors string.
Émile Rodigas (1831-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodigas' in the authors string.