Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
varia
ID:
937046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Stephenson & T.A.Stephenson) Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71: 93 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936384

Common Names

  • Dactylodenia varia
  • Varia Palm
  • Varia Cycad

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Description

Dactylodenia varia (also called Variable dactylodenia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylodenia varia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactylodenia varia are white or pink with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylodenia varia is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dactylodenia varia

Dactylodenia varia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Thomas Stephenson (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Stephenson' in the authors string.
Thomas Alan Stephenson (1898-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.A.Stephenson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942413-1: Based on the initial data import