Dissochaeta rectandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rectandra
ID:
1318588
Status:
valid
Authors:
Karton.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 107: 134. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331042
Common Names
- Dissochaeta rectandra
- Rectandra Dissochaeta
- Dissochaeta Rectandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta rectandra (also called Rectangular Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta rectandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissochaeta rectandra has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta rectandra can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Dissochaeta rectandra
Dissochaeta rectandra is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Dissochaeta rectandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta rectandra?
Dissochaeta rectandra
What is the common name of Dissochaeta rectandra?
No common name
Where is Dissochaeta rectandra found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
A. Kartonegoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karton.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476831-2: Based on the initial data import