Dipodium fragrans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
809142
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 40: 93 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808476
Common Names
- Fragrant Dipodium
- Fragrant Dipodium
- Fragrant Dipodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dipodium fragrans (also called Fragrant Hyacinth Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Dipodium fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dipodium fragrans var. curtisii P.O'ByrneDipodium fragrans var. fragrans
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dipodium fragrans has small, white and yellow flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.
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Dipodium fragrans is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from division is the most reliable method of propagation. Divide the plant in the spring or summer and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions moist and in a warm, bright location until they have established.
Where to Find Dipodium fragrans
Dipodium fragrans is native to Australia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dipodium fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipodium fragrans?
Dipodium fragrans
What is the common name of Dipodium fragrans?
Fragrant Dipodium
What is the natural habitat of Dipodium fragrans?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Dipodium genus
Dipodium fragrans, Dipodium brevilabium, Dipodium atropurpureum, Dipodium bicallosum, Dipodium campanulatum, Dipodium conduplicatum, Dipodium elatum, Dipodium elegans, Dipodium elegantulum, Dipodium ensifolium, Dipodium fevrellii, Dipodium freycinetioides, Dipodium gracile, Dipodium hamiltonianum, Dipodium paludosum, Dipodium pandanum, Dipodium pardalinum, Dipodium parviflorum, Dipodium pictum, Dipodium pulchellum, Dipodium purpureum, Dipodium roseum, Dipodium scandens, Dipodium squamatum, Dipodium stenocheilum, Dipodium variegatum, Dipodium bicarinatum, Dipodium speciosum,
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-346710: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.