Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
387651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 114 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386983

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra penduliflora
  • Pendulous-Flowered Dichorisandra
  • Dichorisandra

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Description

Dichorisandra penduliflora (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 penduliflora 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 penduliflora 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 penduliflora is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seed, it should be done in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dichorisandra penduliflora

Dichorisandra penduliflora can be found in Brazil.

Dichorisandra penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra penduliflora?

Dichorisandra penduliflora

What is the common name of Dichorisandra penduliflora?

Pendulous Dichorisandra

Where is Dichorisandra penduliflora 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,

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