Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
villosula
ID:
387752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1185 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387084

Common Names

  • Dichorisandra villosula
  • Hairy Dichorisandra
  • Dichorisandra

Searching for Dichorisandra villosula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Stickmannia villosula Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Dichorisandra villosula (also called Hairy 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 villosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichorisandra villosula 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.

Searching for Dichorisandra villosula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dichorisandra villosula is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Dichorisandra villosula

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

Dichorisandra villosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichorisandra villosula?

Dichorisandra villosula

What is the common name of Dichorisandra villosula?

Hairy-leaved Dichorisandra

What is the habitat of Dichorisandra villosula?

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,