Status:
valid
Authors:
Byrnes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 1: 385 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637409
Common Names
- Elliptic Dansiea
- Elliptical Dansiea
- Oval Dansiea
Description
Dansiea elliptica (also called Elliptic Dansiea, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 1000–2000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Dansiea elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dansiea elliptica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dansiea elliptica is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems in spring or summer and rooting them in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Dansiea elliptica
Dansiea elliptica can be found in China.
Dansiea elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dansiea elliptica?
Dansiea elliptica
What is the natural habitat of Dansiea elliptica?
Dansiea elliptica is native to Thailand and is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Dansiea elliptica?
Dansiea elliptica typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Dansiea genus
Species in the Combretaceae family
Combretum wilksii,
Combretum paraguariense,
Combretum aculeatum,
Combretum acuminatum,
Combretum acutifolium,
Combretum acutum,
Combretum adenogonium,
Combretum adrianii,
Combretum afzelii,
Combretum albiflorum,
Combretum albopunctatum,
Combretum alfredi,
Combretum andongense,
Combretum andradae,
Combretum angolense,
Combretum angustipetalum,
Combretum apetalum,
Combretum aphanopetalum,
Combretum apiculatum,
Combretum argenteum,
Combretum argyrotrichum,
Combretum assimile,
Combretum atropurpureum,
Combretum aureonitens,
Combretum auriculatum,
Combretum barbatum,
Combretum batesii,
Combretum bauchiense,
Combretum baumii,
Combretum bipindense,
Combretum blepharopetala,
Combretum boinensis,
Combretum bracteatum,
Combretum bracteosum,
Combretum brassiciforme,
Combretum brevistylum,
Combretum brunneum,
Combretum butyrosum,
Combretum cacoucia,
Combretum caffrum,
Combretum camporum,
Combretum capitatum,
Combretum capituliflorum,
Combretum capuronii,
Combretum carringtonianum,
Combretum caudatisepalum,
Combretum celastroides,
Combretum chinense,
Combretum chionanthoides,
Combretum cinereopetalum,