Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
hirtella
ID:
387509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1190 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386841

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra hirtella
  • Hairy Blue Ginger
  • Hairy Dichorisandra

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Synonyms

  • Stickmannia hirtella Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dichorisandra hirtella (also called Blue Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with blue flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichorisandra hirtella 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 hirtella has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra hirtella 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 hirtella

Dichorisandra hirtella can be found in Brazil.

Dichorisandra hirtella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra hirtella?

Dichorisandra hirtella

What is the common name of Dichorisandra hirtella?

Hairy Wandering Jew

What is the growth habit of Dichorisandra hirtella?

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,