Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson) Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Native Ecuadorian Orchids 1: 149 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927164
Common Names
- Crossoglossa dalstroemii
- Dalstroemii Crossoglossa
- Dalstroemii Agrostophyllum
Description
Crossoglossa dalstroemii (also called Dalstroem'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 dalstroemii 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
Crossoglossa dalstroemii has white to pinkish flowers with yellow to orange centers. The seeds are small, rounded and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crossoglossa dalstroemii 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 dalstroemii
Crossoglossa dalstroemii 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,