Dichorisandra variegata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
1319649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aona & Faden
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 482 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332103
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Dichorisandra variegata (also called Variegated Dichorisandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with five petals. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dichorisandra variegata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichorisandra variegata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Dichorisandra variegata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most common method, as it is easy and reliable. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Dichorisandra variegata
Dichorisandra variegata is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Dichorisandra variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra variegata?
Dichorisandra variegata
What is the common name of Dichorisandra variegata?
Variegated Dichorisandra
What is the natural habitat of Dichorisandra variegata?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, shady areas.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116506-1: Based on the initial data import