Deiregyne callifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callifera
ID:
1324578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Salazar & Hern.-Cardona
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 91: 129 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337032
Common Names
- Deiregyne Callifera
- Callifera Deiregyne
- Callifera Deiregyne Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deiregyne callifera (also called 'Callifera Deiregyne', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the temperate regions of South America, and is found in lowland forests, savannas, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Deiregyne callifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deiregyne callifera has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have long stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deiregyne callifera is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a bright, sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by division of the mature plants. The divisions should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.
Where to Find Deiregyne callifera
Deiregyne callifera is native to Colombia and can be found in the cloud forests of the region.
Deiregyne callifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deiregyne callifera?
Deiregyne callifera
What type of plant is Deiregyne callifera?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
Where is Deiregyne callifera found?
It is native to Peru
Species in the Deiregyne genus
Deiregyne densiflora, Deiregyne alinae, Deiregyne chartacea, Deiregyne cochleata, Deiregyne diaphana, Deiregyne eriophora, Deiregyne falcata, Deiregyne nonantzin, Deiregyne obtecta, Deiregyne pallens, Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis, Deiregyne pterygodium, Deiregyne ramirezii, Deiregyne rhombilabia, Deiregyne sheviakiana, Deiregyne tamayoi, Deiregyne thelyrnitra, Deiregyne velata, Deiregyne tenorioi, Deiregyne callifera, Deiregyne flavoferruginea, Deiregyne hagsateri, Deiregyne velutina, Deiregyne hio,
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
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Alfonsina Hernández-Cardona: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hern.-Cardona' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132425-1: Based on the initial data import