Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
387739

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Mikan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Del. Fl. Faun. Bras. : 3 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387071

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
  • Thyrse-Flowered Dichorisandra
  • Dichorisandra

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Synonyms

  • Stickmannia thyrsiflora (J.C.Mikan) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora (also called Thyrse-flowered Blue Ginger, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South America. It has long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora has blue or white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora 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 thyrsiflora

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra thyrsiflora?

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

What is the common name of Dichorisandra thyrsiflora?

Thyrsiflora Dichorisandra

What is the habitat of Dichorisandra thyrsiflora?

It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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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