Dactylanthera intermedia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
794456
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bernacki) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 267 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793789
Common Names
- Dactilanteira-de-intermédia
- Dactilanteira-de-jardim
- Dactilanteira-do-campo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylanthera intermedia (also called Purple-Tipped Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and small, purple-tipped white flowers. It is found in moist, open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylanthera intermedia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dactylanthera intermedia has small white flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dactylanthera intermedia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Dactylanthera intermedia
Dactylanthera intermedia is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Dactylanthera intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylanthera intermedia?
Dactylanthera intermedia
What is the common name of Dactylanthera intermedia?
Dactylanthera intermedia
What is the family of Dactylanthera intermedia?
Asteraceae
Species in the Dactylanthera genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-332348: Based on the initial data import
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Leszek Bernacki (1958-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernacki' in the authors string.