Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Scatigna
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 200: 213 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041409
Description
Darcya vandellioides (also called Vandelli's Darcya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical montane forests of Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and bears a single, terminal, yellow flower. It typically grows in moist, shady places and is found in the wild in the mountains of southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Uses & Benefits
Darcya vandellioides is used as a food source for many species of fish and amphibians. It is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant, as it is easy to care for and can provide shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Darcya vandellioides has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Darcya vandellioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Darcya vandellioides
Darcya vandellioides can be found in Brazil.
Darcya vandellioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Darcya vandellioides?
Darcya vandellioides
What is the family of Darcya vandellioides?
Lentibulariaceae
Where is Darcya vandellioides found?
Brazil
Species in the Darcya genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77307637-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].