Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
goaense
ID:
918266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prabhug., U.S.Yadav & Janarth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 743 (2009 publ. 2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917601



Common Names

  • Dipcadi Goaense
  • Goan Dipcadi
  • Dipcadi Lily


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Description

Dipcadi goaense (also called 'Goa Dipcadi' and 'Goa Snowflake', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows to a height of 15–30 cm. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dipcadi goaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dipcadi goaense is yellow and tubular with a long spur. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipcadi goaense is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 15 cm (6 in). It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dipcadi goaense

Dipcadi goaense is native to the tropical forests of India.

Species in the Dipcadi genus

Dipcadi bakerianum, Dipcadi balfourii, Dipcadi biflorum, Dipcadi brevifolium, Dipcadi ciliare, Dipcadi clarkeanum, Dipcadi concanense, Dipcadi cowanii, Dipcadi crispum, Dipcadi dekindtianum, Dipcadi erythraeum, Dipcadi fesoghlense, Dipcadi garuense, Dipcadi glaucum, Dipcadi gracillimum, Dipcadi guichardii, Dipcadi heterocuspe, Dipcadi ledermannii, Dipcadi longifolium, Dipcadi maharashtrense, Dipcadi marlothii, Dipcadi mechowii, Dipcadi minor, Dipcadi montanum, Dipcadi ndelleense, Dipcadi oxylobum, Dipcadi panousei, Dipcadi papillatum, Dipcadi platyphyllum, Dipcadi reidii, Dipcadi rigidifolium, Dipcadi saxorum, Dipcadi serotinum, Dipcadi susianum, Dipcadi thollonianum, Dipcadi turkestanicum, Dipcadi ursulae, Dipcadi vaginatum, Dipcadi viride, Dipcadi welwitschii, Dipcadi kuriensis, Dipcadi goaense, Dipcadi gourmaense,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462949: Based on the initial data import
M. K. Janarthanam (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janarth.' in the authors string.
Usha Shrirang Yadav (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.S.Yadav' in the authors string.
Ashish Prabhugaonkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prabhug.' in the authors string.