Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson) Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Native Ecuadorian Orchids 1: 149 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927163
Common Names
- Crossoglossa dalessandroi
- Dalessandroi Crossoglossa
- Dalessandroi Agrostophyllum
Description
Crossoglossa dalessandroi (also called Dalessandro's Crossoglossa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, where it is found in dry, sandy soils. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crossoglossa dalessandroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crossoglossa dalessandroi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crossoglossa dalessandroi can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Crossoglossa dalessandroi
Crossoglossa dalessandroi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Crossoglossa genus
Crossoglossa kalbreyeriana,
Crossoglossa longissima,
Crossoglossa acuminatissima,
Crossoglossa exigua,
Crossoglossa sotoana,
Crossoglossa aurantilineata,
Crossoglossa barfodii,
Crossoglossa bifida,
Crossoglossa blephariglottis,
Crossoglossa boylei,
Crossoglossa caulescens,
Crossoglossa dalessandroi,
Crossoglossa dalstroemii,
Crossoglossa dodsonii,
Crossoglossa elliptica,
Crossoglossa eustachys,
Crossoglossa fratrum,
Crossoglossa hirtzii,
Crossoglossa liparidoides,
Crossoglossa nanegalensis,
Crossoglossa neirynckiana,
Crossoglossa pichinchae,
Crossoglossa polyblephara,
Crossoglossa steinii,
Crossoglossa tipuloides,
Crossoglossa topoensis,
Crossoglossa chocoensis,
Crossoglossa garciana,
Crossoglossa harlingii,
Crossoglossa santamartana,
Crossoglossa tillettii,
Crossoglossa frontinoensis,
Crossoglossa arevaloi,
Crossoglossa cuatrecasasii,
Crossoglossa epiphytica,
Crossoglossa gentryi,
Crossoglossa guariniae,
Crossoglossa longicaulis,
Crossoglossa palaciosii,
Crossoglossa pandurilabia,
Crossoglossa zarucchii,
Crossoglossa boekeana,
Crossoglossa dressleri,
Crossoglossa kolanowskae,
Crossoglossa oliveirae,
Crossoglossa pellucida,
Crossoglossa sprucei,
Crossoglossa tetraphylla,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,