Dendrophylax megarhizus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megarhizus
ID:
1333894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Molgo & Carnevali
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 264 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346348
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Dendrophylax megarhizus (also called 'Mega-rooted Dendrophylax', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with a single, unbranched stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophylax megarhizus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dendrophylax megarhizus flower is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrophylax megarhizus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Dendrophylax megarhizus
Dendrophylax megarhizus can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand.
Dendrophylax megarhizus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophylax megarhizus?
Dendrophylax megarhizus
What type of plant is Dendrophylax megarhizus?
Herb
Where is Dendrophylax megarhizus found?
Central and South America
Species in the Dendrophylax genus
Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax macrocarpus, Dendrophylax porrectus, Dendrophylax alcoa, Dendrophylax barrettiae, Dendrophylax constanzensis, Dendrophylax fawcettii, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax gracilis, Dendrophylax helorrhiza, Dendrophylax lindenii, Dendrophylax sallei, Dendrophylax serpentilingua, Dendrophylax varius, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax megarhizus,
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
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Iwan E. Molgo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molgo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157240-1: Based on the initial data import