Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
occultans
ID:
1316630

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Will.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 83: 287 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329084



Common Names

  • Drimia Occultans
  • Occult Drimia
  • Occult Drimia Tree


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Description

Drimia occultans (also called Occult Drimia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia occultans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimia occultans has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia occultans can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Drimia occultans is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can also be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Drimia occultans

Drimia occultans can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Drimia occultans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Drimia occultans?

Drimia occultans is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Drimia occultans?

The flowers of Drimia occultans are usually yellow or orange.

What is the size of Drimia occultans?

Drimia occultans is a small orchid, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

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

Graham Williamson (1932-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Will.' in the authors string.