Dichorisandra incurva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incurva
ID:
387517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1184 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386849
Common Names
- Dichorisandra incurva
- Curved Blue Ginger
- Curved Dichorisandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Stickmannia incurva Kuntze [unknown]
- Dichorisandra incurva major C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Dichorisandra incurva (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 incurva 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 incurva has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichorisandra incurva is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Dichorisandra incurva
Dichorisandra incurva can be found in Brazil.
Dichorisandra incurva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra incurva?
Dichorisandra incurva
What is the common name of Dichorisandra incurva?
Curved Wandering Jew
What is the growth habit of Dichorisandra incurva?
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-239393: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.