Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
micans
ID:
387591

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 281 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386923

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra micans
  • Shining Blue Ginger
  • Shining Dichorisandra

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Synonyms

  • Stickmannia micans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dichorisandra micans (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 micans 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 micans 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 micans 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 micans

Dichorisandra micans can be found in Brazil.

Dichorisandra micans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra micans?

Dichorisandra micans

What is the common name of Dichorisandra micans?

Shiny Dichorisandra

Where is Dichorisandra micans native to?

Brazil

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-239406: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.