Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
ordinatiflora
ID:
1306579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aona & Faden

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 486 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319033


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Description

Dichorisandra ordinatiflora (also called Ordinate-flowered Dichorisandra, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It grows up to 1 m tall and has ovate leaves with a velvety texture. It is found in wetter areas of the Atlantic Forest, such as swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Dichorisandra ordinatiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichorisandra ordinatiflora has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra ordinatiflora is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dichorisandra ordinatiflora

Dichorisandra ordinatiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Lidyanne Yuriko Saleme Aona (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aona' in the authors string.