Daiotyla xanthina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthina
ID:
835996
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pupulin & Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 25: 6 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835331
Common Names
- Xanthina Daiotyla
- Daiotyla Xanthina
- Xanthina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daiotyla xanthina (also called Xanthine Daiotyla, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Peru. It has small, yellow flowers and long, needle-like leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Daiotyla xanthina is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daiotyla xanthina is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daiotyla xanthina can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Daiotyla xanthina
Daiotyla xanthina is found in Mexico.
Daiotyla xanthina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daiotyla xanthina?
Daiotyla xanthina
What is the common name of Daiotyla xanthina?
Xanthina Daiotyla
Where is Daiotyla xanthina native to?
South America
Species in the Daiotyla 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-372559: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.