Deiregyne velata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velata
ID:
938891
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Fernald) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 313. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938229
Common Names
- Deiregyne velata
- Velata Deiregyne
- Deiregyne flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deiregyne velata (also called 'Veiled Deiregyne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Deiregyne velata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deiregyne velata has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deiregyne velata is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Deiregyne velata
Deiregyne velata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56895: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.