Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
hexandra
ID:
387506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 703 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386838

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra hexandra
  • Six-Stamen Blue Ginger
  • Six-Stamen Dichorisandra

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema ecuadoriense Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Commelina hexandra Aubl. [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra affinis Mart. [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra aubletiana Schult.f. [illegitimate]
  • Dichorisandra gracilis Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra inaequalis C.Presl [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra intermedia Mart. [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra mexicana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra ovalifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra ovata Mart. [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra scandens Gardner ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra schomburgkiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra siebertii hort. ex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra tenuior Mart. [unknown]
  • Stickmannia gracilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stickmannia hexandra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stickmannia inaequalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stickmannia mexicana (C.Presl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stickmannia ovalifolia (C.Presl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stickmannia tenuior Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia aubletii J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia divaricata Vahl [unknown]
  • Convallaria diffusa Vell. [unknown]
  • Commelina hexandra caracasana Ernst [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra aubletiana affinis (Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra aubletiana intermedia (Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra aubletiana ovata (Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra aubletiana persicariifolia C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Dichorisandra hexandra persicariifolia J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Dichorisandra hexandra (also called Six-Stamened 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 hexandra is an attractive ornamental plant that is grown for its bright blue flowers and lush foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichorisandra hexandra has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra hexandra 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 hexandra

Dichorisandra hexandra can be found in Brazil.

Dichorisandra hexandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra hexandra?

Dichorisandra hexandra

What is the common name of Dichorisandra hexandra?

Six-petalled Wandering Jew

What is the growth habit of Dichorisandra hexandra?

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-239390: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.