Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
alticola
ID:
657061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Däniker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 79(Beibl. 19): 339 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656393

Common Names

  • Alticola Dracophyllum
  • Alticola Dragon Leaf
  • Alticola Dragon Plant

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Description

Dracophyllum alticola (also called High-altitude Dracophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracophyllum alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracophyllum alticola are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracophyllum alticola is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dracophyllum alticola

Dracophyllum alticola can be found in New Zealand.

Dracophyllum alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracophyllum alticola?

Dracophyllum alticola

What type of plant is Dracophyllum alticola?

It is a shrub

Where is Dracophyllum alticola found?

It is found in New Zealand

Species in the Dracophyllum genus

Dracophyllum acerosum, Dracophyllum adamsii, Dracophyllum alticola, Dracophyllum arboreum, Dracophyllum arcuatum, Dracophyllum balansae, Dracophyllum cockaynianum, Dracophyllum cosmelioides, Dracophyllum densiflorum, Dracophyllum densum, Dracophyllum elegantissimum, Dracophyllum erectum, Dracophyllum filifolium, Dracophyllum fiordense, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldii, Dracophyllum insulare, Dracophyllum involucratum, Dracophyllum kirkii, Dracophyllum latifolium, Dracophyllum lessonianum, Dracophyllum longifolium, Dracophyllum mackeeanum, Dracophyllum macranthum, Dracophyllum marginatum, Dracophyllum marmoricola, Dracophyllum matthewsii, Dracophyllum menziesii, Dracophyllum milligani, Dracophyllum minimum, Dracophyllum muscoides, Dracophyllum oceanicum, Dracophyllum oliveri, Dracophyllum ophioliticum, Dracophyllum ouaiemense, Dracophyllum paludosum, Dracophyllum palustre, Dracophyllum patens, Dracophyllum pearsonii, Dracophyllum politum, Dracophyllum pronum, Dracophyllum prostratum, Dracophyllum pubescens, Dracophyllum pyramidale, Dracophyllum ramosum, Dracophyllum recurvum, Dracophyllum rosmarinifolium, Dracophyllum saxicola, Dracophyllum sayeri, Dracophyllum scoparium, Dracophyllum secundum,

Species in the Ericaceae family