Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
1043831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 326 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043169

Common Names

  • Dendroviguiera Sylvatica
  • Woodland Dendroviguiera
  • Woodland False Sow-thistle

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Description

Dendroviguiera sylvatica (also called Forest Dendroviguiera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to the Neotropics and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendroviguiera sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendroviguiera sylvatica has yellow flowers with white centers and yellow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendroviguiera sylvatica is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Dendroviguiera sylvatica

Dendroviguiera sylvatica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and can be found in moist forests.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100376617: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.