Dicrastylis kumarinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kumarinensis
ID:
836026
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 315 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835361
Common Names
- Dicrastylis kumarinensis
- Kumarinensis Dicrastylis
- Kumarinensis's Dicrastylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicrastylis kumarinensis (also called Dicrastylis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Dicrastylis kumarinensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicrastylis kumarinensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicrastylis kumarinensis is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Dicrastylis kumarinensis
Dicrastylis kumarinensis is found in India
Dicrastylis kumarinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicrastylis kumarinensis?
Dicrastylis kumarinensis
What is the natural habitat of Dicrastylis kumarinensis?
Tropical rainforests of India
What is the flowering season of Dicrastylis kumarinensis?
June to August
Species in the Dicrastylis genus
Dicrastylis globiflora, Dicrastylis rugosifolia, Dicrastylis cundeeleensis, Dicrastylis subterminalis, Dicrastylis kumarinensis, Dicrastylis mitchellii, Dicrastylis archeri, Dicrastylis beveridgei, Dicrastylis brunnea, Dicrastylis capitellata, Dicrastylis cordifolia, Dicrastylis corymbosa, Dicrastylis costelloi, Dicrastylis doranii, Dicrastylis exsuccosa, Dicrastylis flexuosa, Dicrastylis fulva, Dicrastylis georgei, Dicrastylis gilesii, Dicrastylis incana, Dicrastylis lewellinii, Dicrastylis linearifolia, Dicrastylis maritima, Dicrastylis micrantha, Dicrastylis nicholasii, Dicrastylis obovata, Dicrastylis parvifolia, Dicrastylis reticulata, Dicrastylis sessilifolia, Dicrastylis soliparma, Dicrastylis velutina, Dicrastylis verticillata,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372590: Based on the initial data import
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.