Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
zambiana
ID:
1323028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 8(5): 131 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335482



Common Names

  • Dyschoriste Zambiana
  • Zambian Dyschoriste
  • Zambian Snakeherb


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Description

Dyschoriste zambiana (also called Zambian Dyschoriste, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Zambia. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dyschoriste zambiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyschoriste zambiana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyschoriste zambiana is a terrestrial orchid that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Dyschoriste zambiana

Dyschoriste zambiana is found in Zambia.

Dyschoriste zambiana FAQ

What is the common name of Dyschoriste zambiana?

Zambian Dyschoriste

What is the growth rate of Dyschoriste zambiana?

Slow

What is the soil type preferred by Dyschoriste zambiana?

Well-drained, Fertile Soil

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

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127411-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.