Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
erythrorhiza
ID:
658960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 302 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658292



Common Names

  • Fleckii Dyschoriste
  • Dyschoriste Fleckii
  • Fleckii Flower


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Description

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza (also called Redroot Snakeherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower stalk with white flowers. It is found in dry, open woods and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dyschoriste fleckii: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Dyschoriste erythrorhiza

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is native to South America, where it is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and roadside ditches.

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza FAQ

What type of plant is Dyschoriste erythrorhiza?

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Dyschoriste erythrorhiza found?

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is native to Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Dyschoriste erythrorhiza?

Dyschoriste erythrorhiza is an evergreen perennial with oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Species in the Dyschoriste genus

Dyschoriste keniensis, Dyschoriste kitongaensis, Dyschoriste sallyae, Dyschoriste tanzaniensis, Dyschoriste albiflora, Dyschoriste angusta, Dyschoriste augustifolia, Dyschoriste axillaris, Dyschoriste bayatensis, Dyschoriste bayensis, Dyschoriste boliviana, Dyschoriste burchellii, Dyschoriste capitata, Dyschoriste capricornis, Dyschoriste celebica, Dyschoriste ciliata, Dyschoriste clarkei, Dyschoriste costata, Dyschoriste crenulata, Dyschoriste cubensis, Dyschoriste cunenensis, Dyschoriste dalyi, Dyschoriste diffusa, Dyschoriste erythrorhiza, Dyschoriste geniculata, Dyschoriste gracilicaulis, Dyschoriste gracilis, Dyschoriste greenmanii, Dyschoriste heudelotiana, Dyschoriste hildebrandtii, Dyschoriste hirsuta, Dyschoriste hirsutissima, Dyschoriste hispidula, Dyschoriste humistrata, Dyschoriste hygrophiloides, Dyschoriste jaliscensis, Dyschoriste kyimbalensis, Dyschoriste lavandulacea, Dyschoriste linearis, Dyschoriste lycioides, Dyschoriste madagascariensis, Dyschoriste madurensis, Dyschoriste maranhonis, Dyschoriste mcvaughii, Dyschoriste microphylla, Dyschoriste miskatensis, Dyschoriste multicaulis, Dyschoriste mutica, Dyschoriste nagchana, Dyschoriste novogaliciana,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.