Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vitosensis
ID:
937047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jagiełło

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 23: 96 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936385

Common Names

  • Dactylodenia vitosensis
  • Vitosensis Palm
  • Vitosensis Cycad

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Description

Dactylodenia vitosensis (also called Vito's 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 vitosensis 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 vitosensis 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 vitosensis 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 vitosensis

Dactylodenia vitosensis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-55061: Based on the initial data import
Małgorzata Jagiełło (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jagiełło' in the authors string.